Bisphosphonate und Kiefernekrose--eine zunehmende Herausforderung in der Palliativmedizin

Translated title of the contribution: Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw--an increasing challenge in palliative care

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Abstract

Bone metastases are one of the most common complications of cancer. Up to 70% of patients with advanced breast cancer metastasize to the bone. The standard long-term treatment of bone metastases is bisphosphonates. This effective therapy, however, is able to cause serious side effects. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a recently detected adverse outcome associated in rare cases with bisphosphonate therapy.

Translated title of the contributionBisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw--an increasing challenge in palliative care
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)702-706
Number of pages5
JournalWiener Medizinische Wochenschrift
Volume158
Issue number23-24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (all)

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