Systematic review: the role of the gut microbiota in chemotherapy‐ or radiation‐induced gastrointestinal mucositis – current evidence and potential clinical applications

Summary Background Gastrointestinal mucositis is defined as inflammation and/or ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract occurring as a complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and affects about 50% of all cancer patients. Aim To assess the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of gastro...

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