Clinical Evaluation and Management of Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome - 19/12/17
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Radiation fibrosis syndrome describes the multiple neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, visceral, and other late effects that result from radiation-induced fibrosis. Radiation can damage the spinal cord, nerve roots, plexus, local peripheral nerves, and muscles within the radiation field. This constellation is known as a “myelo-radiculo-plexo-neuro-myopathy” and can result in pain, sensory loss, weakness, and other signs and symptoms. Although there is no curative treatment for radiation damage, supportive management of symptoms can be helpful in restoring and maintaining function and quality of life.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Cancer, Rehabilitation, Radiation fibrosis syndrome, Late effects, Hodgkin lymphoma, Head and neck cancer, Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal
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Vol 28 - N° 1
P. 89-100 - Febbraio 2017 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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