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RADIATION DOSE-VOLUME EFFECTS IN THE LARYNX AND PHARYNX

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ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.03.079

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Larynx; pharynx; dysphagia; radiotherapy; dose effect

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  1. NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE [P01CA059827] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
  2. NCI NIH HHS [P01 CA059827-140008, P01 CA059827] Funding Source: Medline

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The dose-volume outcome data for RT-associated laryngeal edema, laryngeal dysfunction, and dysphagia, have only recently been addressed, and are summarized. For late dysphagia, a major issue is accurate definition and uncertainty of the relevant anatomical structures. These and other issues are discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc.

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