Radiation dose-volume effects in the larynx and pharynx.
The dose-volume outcome data for RT-associated laryngeal edema, laryngeal dysfunction, and dysphagia, have only recently been addressed, and are summarized. For late dysphagia, a major issue is accurate definition and uncertainty of the relevant anatomical structures. These and other issues are discussed.
Rancati
Tiziana
T
Fondazione IRCCS-Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Schwarz
Marco
M
Allen
Aaron M
AM
Feng
Felix
F
Popovtzer
Aron
A
Mittal
Bharat
B
Eisbruch
Avraham
A
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007819:Laryngeal Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D007830:Larynx / Q000528:radiation effects*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage