Low-dose radiation therapy for benign salivary disorders

Two patients, one with a persistent salivary fistula after surgery for a skin tumor overlying the parotid region, and the other with a ranula recurrent after surgery, were treated with low-dose irradiation. Both problems resolved after a total dose of less than 30 Gy, and neither patient experienced...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of clinical oncology 1992-02, Vol.15 (1), p.76-78
Hauptverfasser:	SHIMM, D. S, BERK, F. K, TILSNER, T. J, COULTHARD, S. W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Non tumoral diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Radiotherapy Dosage Ranula - radiotherapy Salivary Gland Diseases - radiotherapy Salivary Gland Fistula - radiotherapy Salivation - radiation effects Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology Xerostomia
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Zusammenfassung:	Two patients, one with a persistent salivary fistula after surgery for a skin tumor overlying the parotid region, and the other with a ranula recurrent after surgery, were treated with low-dose irradiation. Both problems resolved after a total dose of less than 30 Gy, and neither patient experienced xerostomia. In selected patients, low-dose radiation therapy offers a solution to persistent salivary flow refractory to surgical management.
ISSN:	0277-3732 1537-453X
DOI:	10.1097/00000421-199202000-00014