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Prophylactic gastrostomy tubes in advance of chemoradiotherapy for advanced head and neck malignancies – are they worthwhile?

2 September 2022 | | ENTA-Head & Neck | Chemoradiation, Head and neck cancer, Prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Tube dependence, Weight loss

It is well recognised that radical chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancers can significantly affect swallowing, especially if radiotherapy is delivered to the hypopharynx and/or both sides of the neck. As such, prophylactic gastrostomy tubes are often advocated in...