Open AccessPrevention and management of antineoplastic therapy induced oral mucositis
Author(s) -
Afshan Bey,
Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed,
Bilal Hussain,
Seema Devi,
Sarwat H. Hashmi
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/0975-5950.79214
Subject(s) - mucositis , medicine , intensive care medicine , surgery , chemotherapy
With the scientific advancements in the management of malignant diseases, the treatment is expensive and bears high morbidity in term of oral mucositis. It is a debilitating condition and has been researched extensively for its pathogenesis and treatment. Various treatment options include barrier forming, mucosal protectants, mouth rinses, growth factors, lasers and midline-sparing procedures. Some agents are used locally while others are administered systemically. Despite the availability of a wide range of treatment options for mucositis, a cost-effective treatment is yet to be evolved.