Topical Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Network Meta-analysis
Journal
In vivo (Athens, Greece)
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
3
Pages
1453-1460
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: Head and neck cancer is a major malignancy worldwide. The treatment strategy for head and neck cancer usually involves radiotherapy. The main side effect of radiotherapy is radiation dermatitis. Thus, determining the most effective topical regimen for the prevention of radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients is a critical issue. PATIENTS AND METHODS: and Cochran's Q tests. RESULTS: value was 56%. The test of heterogeneity yielded a p-value of 0.10. CONCLUSION: Olive oil was the most effective regimen for the prevention of radiation dermatitis.
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Publisher
NLM (Medline)
Type
journal article