Factors Affecting the Incidence and Severity of Oral Mucositis Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Background: Patients who receive hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) experience several complications that oral mucositis (OM) is a frequent symptom. This study was designed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, prophylaxis and treatment strategies for established OM. Materials and Me...

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Main Authors: Maryam Valeh, Mona Kargar, Ava Mansouri, Hosein Kamranzadeh, Kheirollah Gholami, Kazem Heidari, Moluk Hajibabaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research
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Online Access:https://ijhoscr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijhoscr/article/view/848