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20/Oct/2021
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO6177
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with complete response of oral chronic graft-versus-host disease to immunosuppressive treatment. Methods A total of 29 patients submitted to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with oral chronic graft-versus-host disease, were enrolled in this retrospective study, from September 2012 to February 2018. Patients were treated with combined topical dexamethasone solution and topical tacrolimus ointment, combined topical dexamethasone and topical tacrolimus, systemic immunosuppressive medication, and topical dexamethasone only. Results The mean […]
Keywords: Bone morrow transplantation; Dexamethasone; Graft vs host disease; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; Tacrolimus
01/Apr/2011
01/Apr/2011
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082011AO1848
ABSTRACT Objective: To verify decrease in frequency and severity of oral mucositis in patients submitted to dental care and laser therapy during allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant. Methods: Medical records of patients submitted or not to dental care associated with laser therapy during allogeneic transplant were reviewed. The following data were collected: sex, age, underlying disease, myeloablative conditioning regimens, prophylaxis for graft versus host disease, extension and severity of oral mucositis, pain in the oral cavity and when swallowing, diarrhea, need […]
Keywords: Bone marrow transplantation; Graft vs host disease; Oral health; Stomatitis