Analysis of Factors That Correlate With Mucositis in Recipients of Autologous and Allogeneic Stem-Cell Transplants

Abstract

Gastrointestinal toxicity is a major cause of transplant-related morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for corrective strategies. The peak oral mucositis score and the duration of parenteral nutritional support are useful indices of gastrointestinal toxicity because these end points are correlated with clinically significant events, including blood infections and treatment-related mortality.