Chronic radiation-associated dysphagia in oropharyngeal cancer survivors: Towards age-adjusted dose constraints for deglutitive muscles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2019.06.005
Abstract: Highlights • Age at treatment for OPSCC is a strong predictor of chronic radiation associated dysphagia (RAD).• For swallowing regions of interest (ROIs), dose to ROI and age impact patients’ risk of chronic RAD.• For… read more here.
Keywords: chronic radiation; age; dysphagia oropharyngeal; radiation associated ... See more keywords
Late radiation-associated dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients: evidence, research and management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.12.021
Abstract: In head and neck cancer (HNC) scenario, newer radiotherapy (RT) techniques, such as intensity modulated RT (IMRT), aim to reduce acute and late toxicity without impair tumor response and loco-regional control rates. However, late radiation-associated… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; late radiation; radiation associated; associated dysphagia ... See more keywords
Investigating factors associated to dysphagia and need for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.7150/jca.69130
Abstract: Purpose: In this study we sought to investigate factors associated to dysphagia and subsequent need for percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) usage, in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiation therapy. Methods: The records of 123… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; head neck; therapy; radiation therapy ... See more keywords