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[Oral cavity changes in patients after kidney transplantation and preventive-treatment algorithms].
- Source :
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Przeglad lekarski [Przegl Lek] 2010; Vol. 67 (12), pp. 1322-4. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Kidney transplantation is the best option of treatment for patients with end-stage renal failure. However, following kidney transplantation many stomatological abnormalities are frequently reported. It is mainly due to immunosuppressive therapy and subsequent impaired immune response. There is an increased risk of infections and malignancies. The most frequent findings in the oral cavity include: aphthae, erosions of bacterial, viral and fungal origin, lichen-like or leukoplakia-like changes. The another type of change is gingival hyperplasia and its periodontologial consequences. In this review etiology, clinical symptoms of periodontological changes are described together with algorithm of pre- and posttransplant management of oral healthy is provided.
- Subjects :
- Gingival Hyperplasia etiology
Gingival Hyperplasia prevention & control
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic therapy
Leukoplakia etiology
Leukoplakia prevention & control
Periodontal Diseases etiology
Periodontal Diseases prevention & control
Immunosuppression Therapy adverse effects
Kidney Transplantation adverse effects
Kidney Transplantation immunology
Mouth Diseases etiology
Mouth Diseases prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Polish
- ISSN :
- 0033-2240
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Przeglad lekarski
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21591361