Percutaneous fractionated radiotherapy of the groin to eliminate lymphatic fistulas after vascular surgery

Percutaneous fractionated radiotherapy of the groin to eliminate lymphatic fistulas after vascular surgery

Abstract Background Vascular surgery of the inguinal area can be complicated by persistent lymphatic fistulas. Rapid and effective treatment is essential to prevent infection, sepsis, bleeding, and possible leg amputation. Current data on irradiation of lymphatic fistulas lack recommendation on the...

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Main Authors: Danny Jazmati, Bálint Tamaskovics, Norman-Philipp Hoff, Bernhard Homey, Edwin Bölke, Belebenie Boyomo, Waseem Garabet, Jan Haussmann, Wilfried Budach, Judith Neuwahl, Hubert Schelzig, Stefanie Corradini, Martijn van Griensven, Johannes Fischer, Wolfram Trudo Knoefel, John Pegani, Alessia Pedoto, Gerald Antoch, Julian Kirchner, Tom Lüdde, Noemi F. Freise, Torsten Feldt, Björn-Erik Ole Jensen, Verena Keitel, Christiane Matuschek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Surgery
Wound healing
Radiation therapy
Side effects
Benign disease
Amputation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01033-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01033-6

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