title: [Long-term sequelae after chemoradiation in head neck tumors].
abstract: The most common type of head and neck tumors are squamous cell cancer of the pharynx, the oral cavity and the larynx. These tumors can be treated by primary radio(chemo)therapy or surgery as well as a combination of both modalities depending on the site and extent of disease. This article will outline the recent developments in radiation therapy and give an overview of the potential long-term sequelae and their influencing factors.
authors.affiliation: 1 Hals- Nasen- Ohrenklinik, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schoch
authors.affiliation: 1 Hals- Nasen- Ohrenklinik, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: Martina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Broglie Däppen
authors.affiliation: 2 Klinik für Radioonkologie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Henke
authors.affiliation: 1 Hals- Nasen- Ohrenklinik, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: Sandro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stöckli
mesh_terms: D059248:Chemoradiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments / Q000379:methods; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome