22 February 2024 : Clinical Research
Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis
Yan Gao1DE, Hong Yang1B, Xiaohong Zhang1C, Ying Ma1DF, Ling Wang1AE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942585
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942585
Table 4 Comparison of oral disorders.
| Group | Case number | Local debris cases | Oral mucositis cases | Halitosis cases | Dryness cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 100 | 38 (38.00) | 52 (52.00) | 46 (46.00) | 24 (24.00) |
| Glutamine | 100 | 14 (14.00) | 23 (23.00) | 23 (23.00) | 18 (18.00) |
| Chlorhexidine | 100 | 12 (12.00) | 22 (22.00) | 21 (21.00) | 19 (19.00) |
| χ | 24.95 | 26.54 | 18.38 | 1.28 | |
| P | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | 0.528 |