Effects of topical polydeoxyribonucleotide on radiation-induced oral mucositis
Introduction: Oral mucositis, the most common adverse effect of radiotherapy (RT) and/or chemotherapy is observed in almost 97% of patients with head and neck cancer. Although several agents like corticosteroids, lidocaine and vitamins are available for its prevention or management, results are ofte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-09-01
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Series: | Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405632417300252 |