Subclavian artery occlusion following radiotherapy for carcinoma of the breast

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1975 · Radiology, v. 118, no. 1, pp. 169-173

OSTI ID:4143974

Budin, J A; Casarella, W J; Harisiadis, L

Four cases of subclavian artery occlusion occurring 5 to 17 years after irradiation for breast carcinoma are presented. Although arterial insufficiency is a rarely reported sequel of radiotherapy, it may be the cause of pain and disability in the upper extremity in a postmastectomy patient. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of a bruit over the subclavian and axillary arteries. Arteriography will often reveal a short, segmental lesion of the subclavian artery that frequently can be repaired surgically. (auth)

• Research Organization: Coll. of Physicians and Surgeons, New York
• NSA Number: NSA-33-012367
• OSTI ID: 4143974
• Journal Information: Radiology, v. 118, no. 1, pp. 169-173, Journal Name: Radiology, v. 118, no. 1, pp. 169-173; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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