Pericardial effusion after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy for esophageal cancer

Pericardial effusion after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy for esophageal cancer

Abstract Background The literature regarding pericardial effusion after definitive concurrent chemotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for esophageal cancer was lacking. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of pericardial effusion in esophageal cancer patients undergoing...

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Main Authors: Tzu-Hui Pao, Wei-Lun Chang, Nai-Jung Chiang, Chia-Ying Lin, Wu-Wei Lai, Yau-Lin Tseng, Forn-Chia Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Esophageal cancer
Chemoradiotherapy
Intensity modulated radiotherapy
Pericardial effusion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01498-3

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