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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

ISSN

1399-0020

Autores

Alan Roger Santos‐Silva, Giuliano B. Rosa, Carlos Eduardo, Reinaldo Brito e Dias, Thaís Bianca Brandão,

Tópico(s)

Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Resumo

In 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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