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SWALLOWING: predictors
•
Christianen
et al
, 2011, prospective study, 354 pts
•
Toxicity related to mean dose to
superior pharingeal constrictors and
supraglottic larynx
•
Age, previous symptoms, CHT
•
Oral mucosa irradiation
(Schwartz 2011, Sanguineti 2011)
•
PEG tube insertion
(Percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomic)
(Caudell 2010, Sanguineti 2011)
NTCP curves for SWALM6 for each
10 Gy increase in dose to the supraglottic
larynx.