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Review
. 2004 Feb;20(1):38-47.
doi: 10.1053/j.soncn.2003.10.007.

Gastrointestinal mucositis

Dorothy M K Keefe  1 , Rachel J Gibson, Martin Hauer-Jensen
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Review

Gastrointestinal mucositis

Dorothy M K Keefe et al. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2004 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To review the management of radiotherapy- and chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis.

Data source: Articles and research studies.

Conclusion: Gastrointestinal damage is becoming a common dose-limiting toxicity. However, there is only limited research into the mechanism and possible treatment of this toxicity.

Implications for nursing practice: It is important to document the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal mucositis, and to alleviate symptoms wherever possible.

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