Fatal Radiation Pneumonitis: Literature Review and Case Series

Purpose: Fatal radiation pneumonitis is a rare event. In recent years, higher incidences of grade 5 pneumonitis have been reported. Based on 3 cases in our clinic, a literature review was performed to assess specific clinical features and risk factors for fatal pneumonitis. Methods and Materials: Th...

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Main Authors: Stephen Keffer, MD, Christopher L. Guy, PhD, Elisabeth Weiss, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Advances in Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S245210941930123X