TENS in Radiation Induced Xerostomia - Case Reports
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Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
Xerostomia is a common complication following radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. This has long-term implications on the quality of life of these patients. The better understanding of salivary function and the interaction of radiotherapy dose-volume and fractionation with salivary function has allowed us to intervene with various modalities to prevent or treat this common complication. Thus...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Surgery and Radiology
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2565-4810,2565-4802
DOI: 10.21276/ijcmsr.2020.5.2.12