Pharyngeal Constrictor Dose –Volume Histogram Metrics and Patient-reported Dysphagia in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Head and neck radiotherapy long-term survival continues to improve and the management of long-term side-effects is moving to the forefront of patient care. Dysphagia is associated with dose to the pharyngeal constrictors and can be measured using patient-reported outcomes to evaluate its effect on quality of life. The aim of the present study was to relate pharyngeal constrictor dose –volume parameters with patient-reported outcomes to identify prognostic dose constraints.

Source: Clinical Oncology - January 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: O. Paetkau, S. Weppler, J. Kwok, H.C. Quon, C. Gomes da Rocha, W. Smith, E. Tchistiakova, C. Kirkby Tags: Original Article Source Type: research