Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and oral complications

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 develop...

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Published inNederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde Vol. 116; no. 6; p. 330
Main Authors Raber-Durlacher, J E, von dem Borne, P A, Stokman, M A, Gortzak, R A Th
Format Journal Article
LanguageDutch
Published Netherlands 01.06.2009
Subjects
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Graft vs Host Disease - etiology
Graft vs Host Disease - prevention & control
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Mucositis - etiology
Mucositis - prevention & control
Stomatitis - etiology
Stomatitis - prevention & control
Taste Disorders - etiology
Taste Disorders - prevention & control
Xerostomia - etiology
Xerostomia - prevention & control
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0028-2200