Radiation-induced pneumothorax

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/mpo.2950110210· OSTI ID:5853297

Epstein, D M; Littman, P; Gefter, W B; Miller, W T; Raney, Jr, R B

Pneumothorax is an uncommon complication of radiation therapy to the chest. The proposed pathogenesis is radiation-induced fibrosis promoting subpleural bleb formation that ruptures resulting in pneumothorax. We report on two young patients with primary sarcomas without pulmonary metastases who developed spontaneous pneumothorax after irradiation. Neither patient had antecedent radiographic evidence of pulmonary fibrosis.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5853297
• Journal Information: Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States), Vol. 11:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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