
Increased risk for radiation-related caries in cancer patients using topical honey for the prevention of oral mucositis
2011; Elsevier BV; Volume: 40; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.ijom.2011.05.006
ISSN1399-0020
AutoresAlan Roger Santos‐Silva, Giuliano B. Rosa, Carlos Eduardo, Reinaldo Brito e Dias, Thaís Bianca Brandão,
Tópico(s)Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
ResumoIn their recent publication, Khanal et al. 3 Khanal B. Baliga M. Uppal N. Effect of topical honey on limitation of radiationinduced oral mucositis: an intervention study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010; 39: 1181-1185 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (91) Google Scholar promote the topical use of honey in the oral mucosa of patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy (HNR). We have some concerns about this recommendation.
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