| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3134408 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Radiotherapy is used in the setting of curative treatment for head and neck cancer. Xerostomia and related problems occur when major salivary glands are included in the irradiation fields. This reduces quality of life (QOL). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a well accepted treatment or prevention modality for osteoradionecrosis of the jawbones and soft-tissue necrosis. It is unknown if and to what extent HBOT influence
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Authors
N.L. Gerlach, R. Barkhuysen, J.H.A.M. Kaanders, G.O.R.J. Janssens, W. Sterk, M.A.W. Merkx,