title: [Skin and mucous membrane reactions during and after radiotherapy].
abstract: The temporary acute reactions during radiotherapy are a burden for the patient. These reactions are due to a depletion of stem cells and depend on the single dose, the total dose and the irradiated volume. The WHO describes the acute changes in a graded scale from 0 to IV. A knowledge of the course of these events helps the otolaryngologist to inform patients competently, calm their fears and give support during treatment. Efficacious measures to alleviate symptoms are presented.
authors.affiliation: HNO-Klinik, Bürgerspital, Solothurn.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Olivieri-Haas
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Beer
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Greusing
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects*; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant