The place of radiotherapy in the management of head and neck tumors.
The author reviews the indication of radiation therapy for head and neck cancers as a single modality or in combination with surgery. Furthermore, the dental management prior and after radiation is discussed.
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Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium.
D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003729:Dental Care; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care