Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran
Background: In this study, we aimed at evaluating the frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis (CIM, RIM) and its related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers (HNCs). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional prospective descriptive study, we evaluated a total of 54 H...
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doaj-792a100822024a5da79938def760a2ce2020-11-25T02:28:58ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDental Research Journal1735-33272008-02552019-01-0116535435910.4103/1735-3327.266088Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of IranHamid Saeidi SaediHooshang GeramiSoheil SoltanipourAli Faghih HabibiMahmood MirhosseyniSina MontazeriShadman NematiBackground: In this study, we aimed at evaluating the frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis (CIM, RIM) and its related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers (HNCs). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional prospective descriptive study, we evaluated a total of 54 HNCs patients referred to the Oncology Chemoradiotherapy Department of Razi and Amiralmomenin University Hospitals of Rasht, for site and grade (WHO classification) of CIM/RIM, based on their demographic features and possible risk factors. SPSS software version 18 and statistical tests (i.e., Fisher's exact test) were used, and the level of significance was considered as P < 0.05. Results: Finally, patients enrolled in the study were 34 men and 20 women (40–72-year-old), of which 43 cases (79.6%) showed signs and symptoms of CIM/RIM (mostly aged 60–69-year-old). Grade 2 mucositis was the most frequent type (18 cases: 33.3%) and mouth floor was the most common site of CIM/RIM (15 patients: 34.9%). Age (P = 0.023), gender (P = 0.012), and the severity of pain (P = 0.018) were significantly related to mucositis in patients with HNCs who underwent chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Conclusion: Mucositis, especially in the oral cavity, is a common complication of chemoradiotherapy in HNCs patients. Age, gender, and the severity of pain are significantly associated with the frequency of CIM/RIM.http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2019;volume=16;issue=5;spage=354;epage=359;aulast=SaediChemoradiotherapymucositisneoplasms |
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Hamid Saeidi Saedi Hooshang Gerami Soheil Soltanipour Ali Faghih Habibi Mahmood Mirhosseyni Sina Montazeri Shadman Nemati Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran Dental Research Journal Chemoradiotherapy mucositis neoplasms |
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Hamid Saeidi Saedi Hooshang Gerami Soheil Soltanipour Ali Faghih Habibi Mahmood Mirhosseyni Sina Montazeri Shadman Nemati |
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Hamid Saeidi Saedi |
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Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran |
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Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran |
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Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran |
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Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran |
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Frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: A survey in the North of Iran |
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frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis and related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers: a survey in the north of iran |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Dental Research Journal |
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1735-3327 2008-0255 |
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Background: In this study, we aimed at evaluating the frequency of chemoradiotherapy-induced mucositis (CIM, RIM) and its related risk factors in patients with the head-and-neck cancers (HNCs).
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional prospective descriptive study, we evaluated a total of 54 HNCs patients referred to the Oncology Chemoradiotherapy Department of Razi and Amiralmomenin University Hospitals of Rasht, for site and grade (WHO classification) of CIM/RIM, based on their demographic features and possible risk factors. SPSS software version 18 and statistical tests (i.e., Fisher's exact test) were used, and the level of significance was considered as P < 0.05.
Results: Finally, patients enrolled in the study were 34 men and 20 women (40–72-year-old), of which 43 cases (79.6%) showed signs and symptoms of CIM/RIM (mostly aged 60–69-year-old). Grade 2 mucositis was the most frequent type (18 cases: 33.3%) and mouth floor was the most common site of CIM/RIM (15 patients: 34.9%). Age (P = 0.023), gender (P = 0.012), and the severity of pain (P = 0.018) were significantly related to mucositis in patients with HNCs who underwent chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Conclusion: Mucositis, especially in the oral cavity, is a common complication of chemoradiotherapy in HNCs patients. Age, gender, and the severity of pain are significantly associated with the frequency of CIM/RIM. |
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Chemoradiotherapy mucositis neoplasms |
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