Does intensity-modulated radiation therapy lower the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw? A long-term comparative analysis

The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of different radiation techniques on the long-term incidence of osteoradionecrosis in head and neck cancer. Risk factors and the occurrence of osteoradionecrosis were analyzed in a retrospective, comparative, observational study. Medical files and radiological images of 109 patients treated with primary intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and 129 patients treated with primary three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) were evaluated.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research