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. 2022 Mar 1;44(2):e487-e492.
doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002003.

Tramadol Treatment for Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis Pain in Children

Michal Yaffe Ornstein  1 , Daniel Stocki  2 , Dror Levin  1 , Rina Dvir  1 , Michal Manisterski  1 , Sivan Berger-Achituv  1 , Hila Rosenfeld Keidar  1 , Yair Peled  1 , Shoshana Hazan  2 , Tom Rosenberg  1 , Noga Oppenheimer  1 , Ronit Elhasid  1
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Tramadol Treatment for Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis Pain in Children

Michal Yaffe Ornstein et al. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. .

Abstract

Mucositis, a painful and debilitating condition, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. The role of tramadol in the treatment of mucositis in pediatric patients has not yet been determined. In this retrospective study, we evaluate whether tramadol as single agent achieved a reduction of pain intensity among oncologic children admitted for mucositis. In total, 34 of 54 (63%) episodes were treated with tramadol alone and achieved adequate pain relief. Tramadol's side effects were mild and manageable.

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