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SWALLOWING:
dose to superior and middle
constrictor muscles
Dysphagia disorders in patients with cancer of the
oropharynx are significantly affected by the
radiation therapy dose to the superior and middle
constrictor muscle: A dose-effect relationship
(Levendag, RO, 2007)
The probability of swallowing
problems increased significantly
with dose
(±19% per 10 Gy after
55 Gy) for the scm (and mcm).