Radiation injury of the temporal bone
Nagorsky, M.J.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery 20(3): 531-534
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-1298 PMID: 8324991 Document Number: 418315
Radiation injury of the temporal bone is a common occurrence following external beam treatments. Injuries can be mild, consisting of radiation otitis media, or more extensive, including bone and soft tissue necrosis with infection and intracranial complications. Pathogenesis of radiation-induced temporal bone injury along with treatment programs are discussed.