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Prevention of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiation therapy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Osteoradionecrosis is a long-term, serious side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and is associated with significant morbidity and quality of life issues. METHODS: This paper sought to determine consensus on the prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis by an international panel of multidisciplinary professionals expert in the management of patients with head and neck cancer using a Delphi methodology. Unique to this work is our direct inclusion of the views of patients and carers in our findings. RESULTS: This study reached consensus on the importance of pre and post oral health assessment and education for patients with head and neck cancer. This was also noted by the patients and carers who took part in the study. CONCLUSIONS: This work highlights the need for a standardized oral health assessment tool and multidisciplinary care of patients to prevent and manage osteoradionecrosis.

Source: Head & Neck

DOI: 10.1002/hed.27927

Authors: Amara Naseer, Sinead Brennan, Denise MacCarthy, John Edward O'Connell, Eleanor O'Sullivan, Michelle Leech

Institutions: Trinity College Dublin, St. James's Hospital, Dublin Dental University Hospital, University College Cork

Language: English

Topic: Oral health in cancer treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,760