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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
When would you consider hyperbaric oxygen for skull base necrosis or temporal lobe necrosis following CNS/HN RT?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I agree with Dr. @David Konieczkowski and would like to add a few details. If the patient is asymptomatic, there is a chance of regression of the necrotic lesion, and no therapy is indicated. In symptomatic patients, the first treatment line is steroids, and surgery if the lesion is resectable. The ...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
When there is no evidence of active tumor, no contraindication to HBOT, and no suitable response to a slow steroid taper plus/minus avastin. Would also consider Vitamin E, trental, and Boswellia. Consider LITT or surgery if those fail.Kirste et al., PMID 21287538