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SASADA, Isabel Nemoto Vergara et al. Prevention of stomatological complications in pediatric oncology. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.1, pp. 105-109. ISSN 1413-4012.

Objective: this article aims to show, through literature review and the report of two cases, the importance of applying protocols of adequacy of oral environment to children undergoing cancer treatment. Neoplasia in children and adolescents represent from 1% and 3% of all malignant tumors in the majority of the population. It is the main cause of death of children from five years old and up. The treatment consists in submitting patients to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which may lead to changes in the integrity and function of oral cavity tissues. The toxicity of chemotherapy drugs may be direct or indirect, acute or delayed, and may cause an impact on health and the quality of life of patients. Case reports: this article reports two cases of children diagnosed with neoplasias. One of them was treated with the adequacy of oral environment before cancer treatment to prevent stomatological complications, and the other child, whose oral health conditions were favorable but presented mucositis during cancer treatment, a protocol to treat the injury was established. Final considerations: the inadequate oral health conditions prior to cancer treatment directly influence stomatological complications, increasing the risk of local and systemic infection, impairing feeding and recovery of the patient, and thus increasing the use of analgesics and hospitalization time. Assessment, dental treatment, and oral condition prior to cancer treatment have been important in preventing sequelae in pediatric patients.

Palavras-chave : tomatology; Chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Oral health..