Osteoradionecrosis in a Patient Submitted to Head and Neck Radiotherapy: A Case Report

ABSTRACT: Radiotherapy applies ionizing radiation at predetermined doses for a limited period of time in order to destroy tumors. The oral cavity, which has a high rate of cell renewal, is affected by the side effects of radiotherapy including osteoradionecrosis (ORN). This condition occurs due to i...

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Auteurs principaux: Ferreira,Karla Daniella Malta, Corrêa,Patrícia Dias, Balenzio,Giovanna Rodrigues, Pigatti,Fernanda Mombrini, Ferreira,Dennis de Carvalho, Tannure,Patricia Nivoloni
Langue:English
Publié: Universidad de La Frontera. Facultad de Medicina 2019
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Accès en ligne:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-381X2019000400428
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