Prevalence of hyposalivation and associated factors in survivors of head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy

• Main Authors: Riéli Elis Schulz (Author), Laura Izabel Lampert Bonzanini (Author), Gabriela Barbieri Ortigara (Author), Eloisa Barbieri Soldera (Author), Cristiane Cademartori Danesi (Author), Raquel Pippi Antoniazzi (Author), Kívia Linhares Ferrazzo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Hyposalivation and sensation of dry mouth (xerostomia) are one of the most common adverse effects in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer. Objective: This study evaluates the prevalence of late hyposalivation and associated factors in survivors of squamous cell carcinoma of t...