Oral complications of cancer radiotherapy
- 1 February 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 61 (2), 85-92
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1977.11712115
Abstract
Injury to surrounding tissues during radiotherapy for oral cancer can have devastating physical and psychologic consequences for the patient. Oral complications include xerostomia, dental decay, mucositis, taste loss, osteoradionecrosis, infection, and trismus. In many instances, these problems can be eradicated or controlled with appropriate treatment.Keywords
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