The impact of submandibular glands protection on xerostomia as monitored by diffusion-weighted imaging in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients

ConclusionsSMG protection has a  great impact on the functional retention of PGs and SLGs, resulting in alleviating xerostomia and improving quality of life.Trial registrationThe clinical trial was also registered with the Chinese Clinical Study Registry (registered number: ChiCTR1900024328, Date: July  6, 2019; URL:https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=40726)
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research