Published October 2018
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Journal article
The pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of radiation induced xerostomia
- 1. Laoshan Branch of PLA 401 Hospital, Qingdao (China)
- 2. Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao (China)
Description
Radiation-induced xerostomia is one of the most common complications of radiotherapy for head and neck tumors, which could lead to environmental disorders in the oral cavity and seriously affect the life quality of patients with cancer. The pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of xerostomia of this type are presented. (authors)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Radiation Protection Bulletin
- Journal Volume
- 38
- Journal Issue
- 5
- Journal Page Range
- p. 22-27
- ISSN
- 1004-6356
INIS
- Country of Publication
- China
- Country of Input or Organization
- China
- INIS RN
- 54035706
- Subject category
- S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- NEOPLASMS; ORAL CAVITY; PATHOGENESIS; PATIENTS; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; RADIATION INJURIES; RADIOTHERAPY
- Descriptors DEC
- BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; INJURIES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY
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- Notes
- 34 refs.