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Etiology and Prevention of Emesis Induced by Radiotherapy

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The introduction of new antiemetics has resulted in renewed interest in the etiology and control of radiation-induced emesis. Studies both with fractionated treatment and with high-dose single exposures have clearly demonstrated the value of the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetics. This paper reviews the selection of optimal antiemetics.

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  1. Ochsner Cancer Institute, 1514 Jefferson Highway, 70121-2483, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Richard J. Gralla

  2. Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Monteluce, Via Brunamonti, 06122, Perugia, Italy

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Feyer, P.C., Stewart, A.L., Titlbach, O.J. (1998). Etiology and Prevention of Emesis Induced by Radiotherapy. In: Gralla, R.J., Tonato, M., Roila, F. (eds) Perugia Consensus Conference on Antiemetic Therapy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72137-3_9

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