Development and validation of a prediction model for tube feeding dependence after curative (chemo-) radiation in head and neck cancer.

K. Wopken, A. van der Schaaf, M.E. Christianen, O. Chouvalova, S.F. Oosting, B.F. van der Laan, J.L. Roodenburg, C.R. Leemans, B.J. Slotman, P. Doornaert, R.J. Steenbakkers, I.M. Verdonck-de Leeuw, H. Langendijk

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Abstract

Background: Curative radiotherapy or chemoradiation for head and neck cancer (HNC) may result in severe acute and late side effects, including tube feeding dependence. The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to develop a prediction model for tube feeding dependence 6 months (TUBE
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere94879
Number of pages8
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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