Skull base osteoradionecrosis (sbORN) is a severe complication of radiotherapy (RT) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) that can severely affect quality of life (QOL) and may even be life-threatening. The etiology and pathogenesis of sbORN remain largely unknown or uncertain. Therefore, this study aimed to identify potential risk factors for sbORN by analyzing the laboratory assessments of patients to enable early clinical interventions.
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