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BASICS
Description
- Chemotherapy-related mucositis is a condition that may affect any part of the alimentary tract and is characterized by erythema, ulceration, and pain in the mucous membranes, typically of the oral cavity.
- Mucositis causes significant pain requiring parenteral opioids, and may threaten effective therapy of the cancer by limiting further doses of chemotherapy.
- Mucositis limits oral intake, affects the quality of life, and increases the incidence of systemic infections.
- Mucositis prolongs hospital stay and significantly increases the cost of care.
ALERT:
Pediatric Considerations
Airway compromise may occur as a result of severe oral mucositis in children, and it can be life threatening.
Epidemiology
Incidence
Oral and gastrointestinal mucositis can affect up to 100% of patients undergoing high-dose ...
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