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Nutritional complications associated with radiotherapy
| Region irradiated | Early effects | Late effects |
|---|---|---|
| Head and neck | Odynophagia, xerostomia, mucositis, anorexia, dysosmia, hypogeusia | Ulceration, xerostomia, dental caries, osteoradionecrosis, trismus, hypogeusia |
| Thorax | Dysphagia | Fibrosis, stenosis, fistula |
| Abdomen and pelvis | Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, acute enteritis, acute colitis | Ulceration, malabsorption, diarrhea, chronic enteritis, chronic colitis |
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