Clinical management of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia in head-and-neck cancer patients: successes and barriers

Arjan Vissink, James B. Mitchell, Bruce J. Baum, Kirsten H. Limesand, Siri Beier Jensen, Philip C. Fox, Linda S. Elting, Johannes A. Langendijk, Robert P. Coppes, Mary E. Reyland

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Abstract

The most significant long-term complication of radiotherapy in the head-and-neck region is hyposalivation and its related complaints, particularily xerostomia. This review addresses the pathophysiology underlying irradiation damage to salivary gland tissue, the consequences of radiation injury, and issues contributing to the clinical management of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia. These include ways to (1) prevent or minimize radiation injury of salivary gland tissue, (2) manage radiation-induced hyposalivation and xerostomia, and (3) restore the function of salivary gland tissue damaged by radiotherapy.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftInternational Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
Vol/bind78
Udgave nummer4
Sider (fra-til)983-991
Antal sider8
ISSN0360-3016
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 4 nov. 2010

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