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- Title
Radiation-Induced Xerostomia.
- Authors
Baijal, Gunjan; Kar, Ranajit; Agarwal, J. P.
- Abstract
Xerostomia is a common complication following radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. This has long-term implications on the quality of life of these patients. The better understanding of salivary function and the interaction of radiotherapy dose-volume and fractionation with salivary function has allowed us to intervene with various modalities to prevent or treat this common complication. Thus we present a review of published literature describing the factors affecting xerostomia, its prevention and treatment.
- Subjects
XEROSTOMIA; SALIVARY gland diseases; RADIOTHERAPY; QUALITY of life; DOSE fractionation; SALIVATION
- Publication
International Journal of Head & Neck Surgery, 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2, p82
- ISSN
0975-7899
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1100