The changing role of external-beam irradiation in the management of malignant tumors of the major salivary glands

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.145.1.6812160· OSTI ID:6854450

Chung, C T; Sagerman, R H; Ryoo, M C; King, G A; Yu, W S; Dalal, P S

Postoperative irradiation reduces the local recurrence rate for malignant salivary gland tumors. Less extensive surgery followed by immediate radiotherapy is possible without decreasing local control; moreover, cosmetic appearance and physiological function are preserved. Local tumor control was achieved in 16 out of 17 patients without gross tumor using a dose of 6,000 rad/6 wk. Combined photon and electron beams give better cosmetic and functional results than either modality alone. Irradiation with greater than or equal to 7,000 rad should be employed in unresectable cases and may effect tumor control.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse
• OSTI ID: 6854450
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 145:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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550603* -- Medicine-- External Radiation in Therapy-- (1980-)
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BEAMS
BODY
DISEASES
DOSES
ELECTRON BEAMS
GLANDS
LEPTON BEAMS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PARTICLE BEAMS
PATIENTS
PHOTON BEAMS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
SALIVARY GLANDS
SYNERGISM
THERAPY