[Management of skin and mucous membrane reactions in patients treated with irradiation].
Acute reactions during radiotherapy are due to a depletion of stem cells. Depending on single and total dose and the irradiated volume there is a different degree of changes of the skin and mucosa. To alleviate symptoms, several efficacious, prophylactic measures of care should be used.
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Klinik für Radio-Onkologie mit Abteilung für Medizinische Strahlenphysik, Universität Bern, Inselspital.
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D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000628:therapy*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000628:therapy