Prophylactic gastrostomy in locally advanced head and neck cancer: results of a national survey among radiation oncologists

Background Nutritional complications in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer (LA-HNC) treated by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) often lead to placement of a prophylactic gastrostomy (PG) tube, while indication lacks harmonization. Our aim was to explore the current PG tube utilization among Belgian radiation oncology centers. Methods A survey was distributed to all 24 Belgian Radiation oncology departments, with questions...