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Acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulation therapy success after 5 years post-radiation-induced xerostomia: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 January 2016

Ami Patel-Yadav  and
Anurag Singh
Ami Patel-Yadav
Affiliation:
Department of Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA
Anurag Singh*
Affiliation:
Department of Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA
*
Correspondence to: Dr Anurag Singh, Department of Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263, USA. Tel: 1 716 845 1180. Fax: 1 716 845 7616. E-mail: anurag.singh@roswellpark.org
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Abstract

Background

Success with acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulation (ALTENS) in the treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia has not been reported after an extended time.

Methods

We report a case of successful ALTENS therapy 5 years after radiation treatment.

Results

The patient discontinued treatments in a second course due to complete resolution of symptoms.

Conclusion

This case report demonstrates a potential for offering ALTENS to those long suffering from radiation-induced xerostomia.

Keywords

acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulationALTENSradiation-induced xerostomia
Type
Case Study
Information
Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice , Volume 15 , Issue 2 , June 2016 , pp. 215 - 217
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 2016 

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