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World J Clin Oncol. Jan 10, 2019; 10(1): 1-13
Published online Jan 10, 2019. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v10.i1.1
Long-term outcomes of interventions for radiation-induced xerostomia: A review
Sung Jun Ma, Charlotte I Rivers, Lucas M Serra, Anurag K Singh
Sung Jun Ma, Charlotte I Rivers, Lucas M Serra, Anurag K Singh, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States
Sung Jun Ma, Charlotte I Rivers, Lucas M Serra, Anurag K Singh, Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14263, United States
Author contributions: Ma SJ and Rivers CI completed the initial literature review and drafted the manuscript and tables. Serra LM assisted in analyzing the data, compiling the tables, and drafting the manuscript. Singh AK developed the concept and led the editing process. All authors contributed to critical revision, editing, and approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No potential conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Anurag K Singh, MD, Attending Doctor, Professor, Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263, United States. anurag.singh@roswellpark.org
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Received: September 29, 2018
Peer-review started: September 29, 2018
First decision: October 26, 2018
Revised: December 7, 2018
Accepted: December 17, 2018
Article in press: December 17, 2018
Published online: January 10, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Xerostomia is a common side effect of radiation for head and neck cancer, and can impact patient quality of life even years after treatment. In this review, we sought to evaluate the current literature regarding long-term outcomes of interventions for radiation-induced xerostomia, including medical management, submandibular gland transfer, acupuncture, acupuncture like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and hyperbaric oxygen.