title: [Radioprotective effect of ascorbic acid on oral structures in patients with cancer of the head and neck].
abstract: It is considered the radioprotective effect of ascorbic acid in patients with head and neck cancer. It is observed a reduction of yatrogenic effects over oral structures secondary to radiotherapy. It is recommended the oral administration of ascorbic acid in this type of patients.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garcia-Alejo Hernández
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Martín de Miguel
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Seoane Lestón
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Romero Méndez
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Esparza Gómez
mesh_terms: D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents
chemical_list: D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D001205:Ascorbic Acid
vernacular_title: Efecto radioprotector del acido ascorbico sobre estructuras orales en pacientes con cancer de cabeza y cuello.