Thoracic Radionecrosis Following Repeated Cardiac Catheterization

Radiodermatitis is a known complication in patients having undergone radiotherapy. It usually appears 2 to 5 years after irradiation. We are reporting on a case of radiodermatitis that occurred within months after coronary dilatation and stenting. It started with painful swelling, followed by a typi...

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Published in:Radiology Research and Practice 2011-01, Vol.2011 (2011), p.58-61
Main Authors: Weinand, Christian, Banic, Andrej, Meier, Bernhard, Banic, Borut
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Radiodermatitis is a known complication in patients having undergone radiotherapy. It usually appears 2 to 5 years after irradiation. We are reporting on a case of radiodermatitis that occurred within months after coronary dilatation and stenting. It started with painful swelling, followed by a typical appearance on the skin surface. Histological finding confirmed the diagnosis. However, magnetic resonance imaging showed changes in the subcutaneous tissue extending into the ribs. A radical debridement was performed including removal of a partially necrotic 4th rib. The defect was closed with a latissimus dorsi transposition flap. Our findings are compared with the literature reports.
ISSN:2090-1941
2090-195X
DOI:10.1155/2011/201839