Effects of radiation and alpha-tocopherol on saliva flow rate, amylase activity, total protein and electrolyte levels in oral cavity cancer.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the present study was to evaluate early and late effects of radiation and a-tocopherol on the secretion rate of saliva and on selected saliva salivary parameters in oral cavity cancer patients. PATIENTS &METHODS:
Eighty-nine histologically confirmed oral cavity cancer patients (OCC) were enrolled in the study. Resting whole saliva was collected before, during and at the end of the radiation therapy (RT) and simultaneous supplementation with alpha - tocopherol to the radiation treated patients (RT + AT).RESULTS:
Salivary flow rate, pH, amylase activity, total protein, sodium and potassium were analyzed. Increased pH, potassium and decreased flow rate, amylase activity, protein content and sodium were observed in 6 weeks of radiation treated patients when compared to OCC patients. A significant improvement of those parameters was observed on alpha - tocopherol supplementation in RT + AT patients.CONCLUSION:
Supplementation with alpha - tocopherol improves the salivary flow rate thereby, maintains salivary parameters.
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Asunto principal:
Potasio
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Dosificación Radioterapéutica
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Saliva
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Proteínas y Péptidos Salivales
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Tasa de Secreción
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Sodio
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Xerostomía
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Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
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