Significance of Oral Focus Screening Before HCT: Impact on Hospital Stay

Posted: November 23, 2024
The study highlights the importance of oral focus screening before haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) to prevent post-transplant morbidity. Chronic oral foci, particularly furcation radiolucencies and post-endodontic periapical lesions, were common among patients pre-HCT. Patients with ≥3 foci experienced longer hospital stays post-HCT. Dental interventions pre-HCT may reduce morbidity and hospitalization duration.

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