Reactions of skin and mucosa during and after radiotherapy

Authors
Olivieri-Haas, AE Beer, KT Greusing, BG
Citation
Ae. Olivieri-haas et al., Reactions of skin and mucosa during and after radiotherapy, SCHW MED WO, 130(12), 2000, pp. 35S-38S
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SCHWEIZERISCHE MEDIZINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
00367672 → ACNP
Volume
130
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
116
Pages
35S - 38S
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7672(20000325)130:12<35S:ROSAMD>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The temporary acute reactions during radiotherapy are a burden for the pati ent. These reactions are due to a depletion of stem cells and depend on the sing le dose, the total dose and the irradiated volume. The WHO describes the ac ute changes in a graded scale from 0 to IV. A knowledge of the course of these events helps the otolaryngologist to inf orm patients competently, calm their fears and give support during treatmen t. Efficacious measures to alleviate symptoms are presented.