Radiation dermatitis

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Clin. Plast. Surg.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6327625

Shack, R B; Lynch, J B

Even in this era of modern radiotherapy, injuries associated with the medical and industrial use of radiation devices will continue to pose a difficult problem for the reconstructive surgeon. It must be borne in mind that the single most serious hazard to surgery in irradiated tissue is the lodgement of bacteria in tissue rendered avascular by the radiation and the secondary necrosis from the infection itself. The basic principles of wound management must be augmented by thorough knowledge of the use of well-vascularized muscle and musculocutaneous flap to provide adequate, blood-rich, soft-tissue coverage.

• Research Organization: Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• OSTI ID: 6327625
• Journal Information: Clin. Plast. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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