Evaluation,Pathogenesis and Prevention of Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis
Radiation-induced oral mucositis(RIOM)is one of the most common complications in patients with head and neck cancer during radiotherapy.It is an early dose-limiting toxic reaction that adversely affects the quality of life of patients and the effect of tumor treatment.At present,there is no ideal scheme for the prevention and treatment of RIOM.This article reviews the epidemiology,symptoms and grading standards,pathogenesis and preventive measures of RIOM,hoping to provide reference for the treatment of RIOM in clinical practice.
Radiation-induced oral mucositisRadiotherapyHead and neck cancer