Naslov
Oral complications of head and neck irradiation

Autori
Andabak Rogulj, Ana ; Lončar Brzak, Božana ; Vučićević Boras, Vanja ; Brailo, Vlaho ; Milenović, Maja

Izvornik
Libri oncologici : Croatian journal of oncology (0300-8142) 45 (2017); 89-93

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
oral cavity ; head and neck irradiation ; acute complications ; chronic complications

Sažetak
Almost all patients (90-100%) who have undergone radiation treatment (RT) of head and neck region develop at least one oral complication. Oral complications of head and neck RT can be acute and chronic. Acute complications occur during RT and include oral mucositis, dry mouth and taste sensation disorder. Chronic complications occur several weeks, months or years after RT cessation, and include radiation caries, osteoradionecrosis and trismus.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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