Dental management of children with cancer.
Dental management of pediatric oncology patients is an important component of comprehensive supportive care. Oral complications associated with tumor directed treatment may be a direct result of the stomatotoxic effects of cancer therapy or the indirect effects of myelosuppression. These complications may be immediate or long-term. Appropriate dental supportive care has been shown to minimize the morbidity and potential mortality associated with these complications.
Berkowitz
R J
RJ
Dental Branch, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 77030.
Feretti
G A
GA
Berg
J H
JH
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents