Life‐threatening oral mucositis following chemotherapy in a pediatric patient. Issue 6 (10th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tsuboi, Kaoru; Tsuboi, Norihiko; Sakamoto, Kenichi; Takebayashi, Akira; Tomizawa, Daisuke; Nishimura, Nao; Nakagawa, Satoshi
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 6(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-06-10
• Subjects: chemotherapy -- Mucositis -- neutropenia -- pediatric -- upper airway obstruction; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4356
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Severe oral mucositis as a complication of chemotherapy may lead to airway obstruction and require prolonged intubation. As its course is consistent with the course of neutropenia, airway management strategies should be determined individually. Abstract : Severe oral mucositis as a complication of chemotherapy may lead to airway obstruction and require prolonged intubation. As its course is consistent with the course of neutropenia, airway management strategies should be determined individually. ​