Prophylactic gastrostomy tubes in patients undergoing intensive irradiation for cancer of the head and neck.

Lee, J H

Prophylactic gastrostomy tubes in patients undergoing intensive irradiation for cancer of the head and neck. [electronic resource] - Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery Aug 1998 - 871-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article

0886-4470

10.1001/archotol.124.8.871 doi


Carcinoma, Squamous Cell--radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Dehydration--prevention & control
Female
Gastrostomy
Head and Neck Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Hospitalization
Humans
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Laryngeal Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Male
Middle Aged
Nutrition Disorders--prevention & control
Pharyngeal Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Radiotherapy--adverse effects
Radiotherapy Dosage
Retrospective Studies
Weight Loss