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Function of salivary glands in patients with terminal chronic renal failure before and after renal transplantation
- Authors: Afanasjev V.V.1, Youssef D.1
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Affiliations:
- A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
- Issue: Vol 25, No 4 (2021)
- Pages: 331-335
- Section: Clinical Investigation
- URL: https://rjdentistry.com/1728-2802/article/view/109006
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/1728-2802-2021-25-4-331-335
- ID: 109006
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was based on the lack of literature data about the state of the function of the salivary glands in patients who underwent kidney transplantation.
AIM: To compare the state of the salivary glands and oral hygiene in patients with chronic renal insufficiency before and after kidney transplantation.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The salivary glands of 50 patients with terminal chronic renal failure were assessed.
RESULTS: Severe impairment of salivary gland function was found in this group of patients, and xerostomia led to changes in the qualitative and quantitative indices of mixed saliva. After kidney transplantation, the salivary gland function improved, but did not fully recover to normal levels. The hygienic state of the oral cavity was improved.
CONCLUSION: After kidney transplantation, patients require follow-up observation and preventive therapy of the salivary glands to improve and restore their function.
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Vasiliy V. Afanasjev
A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Author for correspondence.
Email: prof.afanasjev@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9156-7883
MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowDana Youssef
A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Email: dana.youssef94@gmail.com
postgraduate student
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
- Afanasyev VV. Salivary glands, diseases and injuries: a guide for doctors. Moscow: GEOTAR-Media; 2012. 296 p.
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