Dose to swallowing structures and dysphagia in head and neck Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy – A long term prospective analysis
ConclusionGiving a constraint to the swallowing structure and limiting it to <45 Gy resulted in earlier recovery of swallowing function resulted in good physical, mental and social well being of the patients when compared to those who received>45 Gy.
Source: Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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