| Literature DB >> 15915820 |
Lawrence B Berk1, Anand T Shivnani, William Small.
Abstract
Radiotherapeutic treatment of head and neck cancer patients often causes long-term dysfunction involving their salivary function, swallowing capabilities, and taste. Salivary gland dysfunction from radiation therapy is often the most unpleasant side effect of treatment. This article will review current knowledge concerning the anatomy and function of glands involved with salivation, measurement of salivary gland function, surgical and pharmacologic prevention and treatment of xerostomia, and methods to administer radiation while causing the least amount of damage to salivary glands.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 15915820
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Support Oncol ISSN： 1544-6794