Table 2.
Patient characteristics associated with exacerbation of oral mucositis.
High-Grade Group (n = 3) | Low-Grade Group (n = 6) | |
---|---|---|
Smoking | 3 (100%) | 6 (100%) |
Diabetes melitus | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (33.3%) |
Sharp edeges of teeth | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Xerostomia | 2 (66.6%) | 4 (66.6%) |
Undernutrition (ALB < 3.5 g/dL) | 2 (66.6%) | 4 (66.6%) |
Good oral cleaning condition | 2 (66.6%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Oral cavity or Oropharynx carcinoma | 2 (66.6%) | 2 (33.3%) |