Xerostomia, salivary characteristics and gland volumes following intensity‐modulated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a two‐year follow up

Background To evaluate changes in xerostomia status, salivary characteristics and gland volumes 2 years following radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Methods Xerostomia scores, salivary flow rates, pH and buffering capacity were measured at pre‐radiotherapy, mid‐radiotherapy, 2 weeks,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Australian dental journal 2018-06, Vol.63 (2), p.217-223
Hauptverfasser:	Sim, CPC, Soong, YL, Pang, EPP, Lim, C, Walker, GD, Manton, DJ, Reynolds, EC, Wee, JTS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Head and neck cancer intensity‐modulated radiotherapy nasopharyngeal carcinoma salivary glands xerostomia
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