Overview of most common local complications of oncological treatment of head and neck tumors

Czech version

Authors: A. Bouřová; T. Podlešák
Authors‘ workplace: ORL oddělení Nemocnice Na Bulovce
Published in: Otorinolaryngol Foniatr, 69, 2020, No. 1, pp. 24-30.
Category: Review Article

Overview

The most frequent acute complications of oncological treatment include acute mucositis and dermatitis, to some extent affecting almost all patients treated for head and neck cancer. The greatest risk of acute toxicity is the need for interruption or discontinuation of ongoing therapy, with even short-term discontinuation of treatment significantly impairing subsequent local control of the cancer. The recommendations for affecting acute symptoms are based on the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO). Late complications include dysphagic complaints, xerostomia, and dependence on airway tracheostomy. These complications significantly affect the quality of life of the patient and are very poorly controllable. The aim of the article is to give an overview of the most frequent local complications of oncological treatment, including the current possibilities of their therapy.

Keywords:

dysphagia – mucositis – dermatitis – xerostomy – persistent tracheostoma – osteoradionecrosis

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