Research article summary (published 30 May 2009):

[Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and oral complications]

(Hematopoëtische stamceltransplantaties en orale problemen.)

Full Abstract

New haematopoietic stem cell transplantation procedures make the treatment available to patients who previously did not qualify, such as the elderly. In addition, the spectrum of oral complications associated with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has altered as a result of the recent developments. This article is a review of the main principles of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and provides information on oral complications which may develop, such as mucositis, infections, bleeding, graft-versus-host disease, xerostomia, hyposalivation, altered taste, secondary tumors, osteoporosis, osteonecrosis and growing and developing disturbancies. Finally, the role of dental care providers in cases of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is addressed.

Author information

Author/s: Raber-Durlacher, J E (JE); von dem Borne, P A (PA); Stokman, M A (MA); Gortzak, R A Th (RA);

Affiliation: Afdeling Hematologie, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, RC Leiden. jraber(-atsign-)worldonline.nI

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde (Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd), published in Netherlands. (Language: dut)

Reference: 2009-Jun; vol 116 (issue 6) : pp 330-5

Dates: Created 2009/07/09; Completed 2009/07/24;

PMID: 19585886, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 8/20/2009)

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Dental Care for Chronically Ill Graft vs Host Disease - etiology; prevention & control Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects Humans Immunocompromised Host

Immunocompromised Host Mucositis - etiology; prevention & control Stomatitis - etiology; prevention & control Taste Disorders - etiology; prevention & control Xerostomia - etiology; prevention & control

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