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. 2021 Apr 1;109(5):1206-1218.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.12.043. Epub 2021 Jan 4.

Osteoradionecrosis: Exposing the Evidence Not the Bone

Andrew J Frankart  1 , Michael J Frankart  2 , Brian Cervenka  3 , Alice L Tang  3 , Deepak G Krishnan  4 , Vinita Takiar  5
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Osteoradionecrosis: Exposing the Evidence Not the Bone

Andrew J Frankart et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. .

Abstract

Osteoradionecrosis is a relatively rare but potentially morbid and costly complication of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment are essential. Despite evidence guiding individual aspects of care for osteoradionecrosis, there is a lack of broad consensus on the overall diagnosis and management of this condition. This study comprehensively reviews the literature, with a focus on the past 10 years, to guide evaluation and treatment.

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  • In Regard to Frankart et al.
    Laurent PA, Ka K, Gachot B, de Kerangal Q, Descols P, Brau JJ, Blanchard P, Benmoussa N. Laurent PA, et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021 Oct 1;111(2):582-584. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.06.005. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021. PMID: 34473983 No abstract available.
  • In Reply to Laurent et al.
    Frankart AJ, Takiar V. Frankart AJ, et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021 Oct 1;111(2):584. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.06.007. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021. PMID: 34473984 No abstract available.

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