[Saliva and intensity modulated radiotherapy].

J M, Roesink; C H J, Terhaard; C P J, Raaijmakers

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[Saliva and intensity modulated radiotherapy].

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 24 Mar 2008 Dutch; Flemish Journal:Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, volume 115 (issn: 0028-2200,

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Authors: J M, Roesink; C H J, Terhaard; C P J, Raaijmakers;

pmid: 18326407

[Saliva and intensity modulated radiotherapy].

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Abstract

A dry mouth (xerostomia) is a serious side effect for head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. The degree of xerostomia is dependent on the dosage in the parotid glands. New, advanced radiation techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy, can reduce the dosage in the parotid glands, resulting in a significant improvement in the functioning of these glands by comparison with conventional radiation techniques.

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University Medical Center Utrecht
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Keywords

Radiotherapy, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Parotid Gland, Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation, Saliva, Xerostomia

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