| Literature DB >> 811576 |
H Ben-Aryeh, D Gutman, R Szargel, D Laufer.
Abstract
Whole unstimulated saliva was analyzed in 15 healthy individuals and 15 patients with malignant tumors in the head and neck region before and during irradiation therapy. Flow rate, pH, electrolytes (Na, K, Ca, Mg), protein and phosphate were measured. There was a decrease in rate of flow, and pH changed towards acidity. The most significant finding was the increased sodium content. We believe that irradiation reduces the reabsorption ability of the tubuli, causing the sodium content of the saliva to increase.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID： 811576 DOI： 10.1016/s0300-9785(75)80027-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Oral Surg ISSN： 0300-9785