From: Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: a case series at a single institution
Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | p value | |
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Radiation modality ∞ | IMRT 4/4 | IMRT 3/3 | IMRT 1/5 | p = 0.03* |
Conventional 4/5 | ||||
Radiation dose (Gy), mean ± SD § | 52.5 ± 5 | 60 ± 0 | 59 ± 9.86 | p = 0.312¶ |
Average time from radiation to diagnosis in months (range) | 6.47 (3.0–12.0) | 9.83 (6.0–11.9) | 52.35 (9.0–129.6) | p = 0.056¶ |