Functional swallowing outcomes related to radiation exposure to dysphagia and aspiration-related structures in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing definitive and postoperative intensity-modulated radiotherapy.

Emma Kristen ChartersHans BogaardtJonathan ClarkChris MilrossAmy Freeman-SandersonKirrie BallardRafe BrittonNatalie McCabeHannah DavisTom SullivanRaymond Wu

Published in: Head & neck (2021)

Radiation dose to DARS is associated with post-treatment swallowing outcomes. These dose/outcome relationships may vary between the definitive and postoperative settings.

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