Letter to the editor regarding Shao et al., exercise therapy for cancer treatment-induced trismus in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsiang Chiu ◽  
Tyng-Guey Wang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Incidence of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Raquel Pacheco ◽  
Maria Alzira Cavacas ◽  
Paulo Mascarenhas ◽  
Pedro Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Zagalo
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Incidence Rates

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the literature about the incidence of oral mucositis and its degrees (mild, moderate, and severe), in patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery). Addressing this issue is important since oral mucositis has a negative impact on oral health and significantly deteriorates the quality of life. Therefore, a multidisciplinary team, including dentists, should be involved in the treatment. The overall oral mucositis incidence was 89.4%. The global incidence for mild, moderate, and severe degrees were 16.8%, 34.5%, and 26.4%, respectively. The high incidence rates reported in this review point out the need for greater care in terms of the oral health of these patients.

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