Radiation Necrosis : Treatment

Radiation Necrosis - Treatment: The mainstay of treatment for osteoradionecrosis is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, combined with surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotic therapy. The optimal outcome requires a team approach which includes coordination among radiation oncologists, oral maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, infectious disease specialists and hyperbaric medicine specialists.

The image shows necrotic bone with neovascularization in the marrow space. Image courtesy of: Dr. Ibrahim Zardawi; used with permission.