Parotid gland-recovery after radiotherapy in the head and neck region - 36 months follow-up of a prospective clinical study

Parotid gland-recovery after radiotherapy in the head and neck region - 36 months follow-up of a prospective clinical study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the present study was to evaluate the recovery potential of the parotid glands after using either 3D-conformal-radiotherapy (3D-CRT) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) by sparing one single parotid gland.</p>...

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Main Authors: Vordermark Dirk, Hildebrandt Guido, Janich Martin, Gerlach Reinhard, Setz Juergen, Hey Jeremias, Gernhardt Christian R, Kuhnt Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
irradiation
saliva
hyposalivation
parotid gland sparing
recovery
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/125

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