Fig. 3From: A model to predict the risk of lethal nasopharyngeal necrosis after re-irradiation with intensity-modulated radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patientsEndoscopic examination of nasopharyngeal necrosis. Nasopharyngeal necrosis is shown under endoscopic examination (arrows). a The necrosis is located in the roof, posterior, and left wall with obvious mucosa ulcer. Sequestra and necrotic bones can also be seen in the nasopharyngeal cavity. b The nasopharyngeal cavity is covered with yellow to black purulent secretion with necrosis located in the roof, posterior, and right lateral wall of the nasopharynxBack to article page