%0 Generic
%A F., Wu
%A S., Weng
%A C., Li
%A J., Sun
%A L., Li
%A Q., Gao
%D 2017
%T Erratum: Submandibular Gland Transfer for the Prevention of Postradiation Xerostomia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
%U https://karger.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Erratum_Submandibular_Gland_Transfer_for_the_Prevention_of_Postradiation_Xerostomia_in_Patients_with_Head_and_Neck_Cancer_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis/5241763
%R 10.6084/m9.figshare.5241763.v1
%2 https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/8956474
%K Submandibular gland transfer
%K Postradiation xerostomia
%K Prevention
%K Head-and-neck cancer
%K Meta-analysis
%X Background: Submandibular gland transfer has been widely used to prevent postradiation xerostomia in head-and-neck cancers. However, there are still some controversies. Methods: Six databases were searched, data extraction was performed and the risk of bias was assessed by 2 reviewers independently. The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager, version 5.2. Results: A total of 7 trials (12 articles) and 369 participants were included. Conclusions: The present clinical evidence suggests that submandibular gland transfer might be highly effective to prevent postradiation xerostomia in head-and-neck cancers without serious adverse events. However, more randomized controlled trials are still needed to confirm this conclusion.
%I Karger Publishers