THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL FOCI OF INFECTION IN RENAL-TRANSPLANTATION

YAMALIK N., AVCIKURT U., CAGLAYAN F., ERATALAY K.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, vol.38, no.2, pp.108-113, 1993 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1993.tb05471.x
  • Journal Name: AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.108-113
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

During the treatment of patients with renal failure or renal transplants the most important consideration is to eliminate sources of infection before and after the treatment. Acute or chronic oral infections or bacteraemias resulting from dental procedures may cause serious complications in these patients who already have lowered host resistance caused by immunosuppressant therapy. In order to determine the latest concepts from some international transplantation centres relating to the importance of and the effect of infective sources in the oral cavity, a survey form was prepared which included several questions related to oral foci of infection and renal transplantations.