Gastrointestinal mucositis.
OBJECTIVE
To review the management of radiotherapy- and chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis.


METHODS
Articles and research studies.


CONCLUSIONS
Gastrointestinal damage is becoming a common dose-limiting toxicity. However, there is only limited research into the mechanism and possible treatment of this toxicity.


CONCLUSIONS
It is important to document the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal mucositis, and to alleviate symptoms wherever possible.
Keefe
Dorothy M K
DM
Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.
Gibson
Rachel J
RJ
Hauer-Jensen
Martin
M
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents