Modified technique of submandibular gland transfer followed by intensity modulated radiotherapy to reduce xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients.

Chia-Fan ChangIvan H Ei-SayedJonathan R GeorgeChase M HeatonWilliam R RyanMatt S SuskoSue S YomPatrick K Ha

Published in: Head & neck (2020)

The modified SMG-T technique is a practical and effective method to reduce the dose of radiation to the contralateral SMG and limit post-treatment xerostomia.

Keyphrases

radiation induced
radiation therapy
locally advanced
combination therapy
rectal cancer
replacement therapy