Effect of Chewing Gum on Oral Mucositis in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study

نویسندگان
Eghbali, A ID 1
Sadeghi Sedeh, B ID 2
Taherkhanchi, B ID 3
Bagheri, B ID 4

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چکیده

Background Oral mucositis is an adverse effect of chemotherapy. Type of chemotherapy regimen is the most important factor causing mucositis. Oral mucositis is usually associated with transient decrease in saliva production. The goal was to study effects of gum consumption on oral mucositis in children undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods This randomized controlled trial was ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Chemotherapy, Children, Gum, Mucositis