Severe radionecrosis of the temporal bone

J Laryngol Otol. 1993 Mar;107(3):183-7. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100122583.

Abstract

Severe radionecrosis of the temporal bone is a potentially lethal condition which still occurs despite improvements in radiotherapy. A series of seven such cases is presented to outline the varied clinical features and management of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bone Diseases / etiology*
  • Bone Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoradionecrosis / etiology*
  • Osteoradionecrosis / surgery
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / adverse effects
  • Temporal Bone / radiation effects*
  • Temporal Bone / surgery