| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8213709 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2016 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
Taste impairment is significantly correlated with mean radiation dose to the oral cavity. Patient-reported xerostomia, but not salivary output, was correlated with severe dysgeusia in 1 of the 2 QOL questionnaires. Reduction in oral cavity doses is likely to improve dysgeusia.
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Authors
Eli MD, Yebin MS, Felix MD, Stuart MD, PhD, Issam PhD, Carol A. DDS, Mary MD, Matthew PhD, Avraham MD,