The investigation of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible by near infrared spectroscopy.
The results of near infrared spectroscopy in eight patients with osteoradionecrosis of the mandible are presented. These suggest that sites of osteoradionecrosis may be marked by decreased amounts of deoxygenated haemoglobin. The advantages and potential of near infrared spectroscopy are discussed but the technique requires further refinement.
Hutchison
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Eastman Dental & University College Hospitals, London.
Cope
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Delpy
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Richardson
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Harris
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D000328:Adult; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014172:Transillumination
D006454:Hemoglobins