Dose-volume predictors of post-radiation xerostomia in head and neck cancer: A systematic review.
Researchers reviewed evidence on radiation dose-volume factors predicting xerostomia after head and neck cancer radiotherapy, finding that contralateral parotid gland mean dose was the most validated predictor, with submandibular glands and oral cavity dose also contributing to xerostomia risk.
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