Radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis(OM)is a common oral complication in patients with tumors following head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy.Erosion and ulcers are the main features of OM that seriously affe...Radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis(OM)is a common oral complication in patients with tumors following head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy.Erosion and ulcers are the main features of OM that seriously affect the quality of life of patients and even the progress of tumor treatment.To date,differences in clinical prevention and treatment plans for OM have been noted among doctors of various specialties,which has increased the uncertainty of treatment effects.On the basis of current research evidence,this expert consensus outlines risk factors,clinical manifestations,clinical grading,ancillary examinations,diagnostic basis,prevention and treatment strategies and efficacy indicators for OM.In addition to strategies such as basic oral care,antiinflammatory and analgesic agents,anti-infective agents,pro-healing agents,and photobiotherapy recommended in previous guidelines,we also emphasize the role of traditional Chinese medicine in OM prevention and treatment.This expert consensus aims to provide references and guidance for dental physicians and oncologists in formulating strategies for OM prevention,diagnosis,and treatment,standardizing clinical practice,reducing OM occurrence,promoting healing,and improving the quality of life of patients.展开更多
The complexity of oral ulcerations poses considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to oral specialists.The expert consensus was conducted to summarize the diagnostic work-up for difficult and complicated oral...The complexity of oral ulcerations poses considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to oral specialists.The expert consensus was conducted to summarize the diagnostic work-up for difficult and complicated oral ulcers,based on factors such as detailed clinical medical history inquiry,histopathological examination,and ulceration-related systemic diseases screening.Not only it can provide a standardized procedure of oral ulceration,but also it can improve the diagnostic efficiency,in order to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20445)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(202206080009)。
文摘Radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis(OM)is a common oral complication in patients with tumors following head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy.Erosion and ulcers are the main features of OM that seriously affect the quality of life of patients and even the progress of tumor treatment.To date,differences in clinical prevention and treatment plans for OM have been noted among doctors of various specialties,which has increased the uncertainty of treatment effects.On the basis of current research evidence,this expert consensus outlines risk factors,clinical manifestations,clinical grading,ancillary examinations,diagnostic basis,prevention and treatment strategies and efficacy indicators for OM.In addition to strategies such as basic oral care,antiinflammatory and analgesic agents,anti-infective agents,pro-healing agents,and photobiotherapy recommended in previous guidelines,we also emphasize the role of traditional Chinese medicine in OM prevention and treatment.This expert consensus aims to provide references and guidance for dental physicians and oncologists in formulating strategies for OM prevention,diagnosis,and treatment,standardizing clinical practice,reducing OM occurrence,promoting healing,and improving the quality of life of patients.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.U19A2005,81771081,81870775)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)(2019-12M-5-004,2020-I2M-C&T-A-023)。
文摘The complexity of oral ulcerations poses considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to oral specialists.The expert consensus was conducted to summarize the diagnostic work-up for difficult and complicated oral ulcers,based on factors such as detailed clinical medical history inquiry,histopathological examination,and ulceration-related systemic diseases screening.Not only it can provide a standardized procedure of oral ulceration,but also it can improve the diagnostic efficiency,in order to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.
