Effect of irradiation with red and infrared laser in the treatment of oral mucositis: a pilot study with patients undergoing chemotherapy with 5-FU

Lasers Med Sci. 2012 Nov;27(6):1233-40. doi: 10.1007/s10103-012-1089-0. Epub 2012 May 17.

Authors

C B Cunha¹, F P Eduardo, D M Zezell, L M Bezinelli, P P L Shitara, L Correa

Affiliation

¹ Aristides Maltez Hospital, Salvador, BA, Brazil.

PMID: 22588683
DOI: 10.1007/s10103-012-1089-0

No abstract available

Publication types

Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / adverse effects
Female
Fluorouracil / adverse effects
Humans
Infrared Rays
Laser Therapy / instrumentation
Laser Therapy / methods*
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Stomatitis / chemically induced
Stomatitis / radiotherapy*
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Fluorouracil