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