Chronic radiodermatitis after cardiac catheterization

Authors
Schmoor, P Descamps, V Crickx, B Steg, PG Belaich, S
Citation
P. Schmoor et al., Chronic radiodermatitis after cardiac catheterization, CATHET C IN, 52(2), 2001, pp. 235-236
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
235 - 236
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200102)52:2<235:CRACC>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
A woman presented with a chronic radiodermatitis after a percutaneous trans luminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for unstable angina. Two PTCAs had alre ady been performed previously. Although rare, these chronic radiodermatitis have been described after multiple cardiac catheterization procedures as a result of cumulative X-ray exposure. Prevention must therefore be implemen ted. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2001;52: 235-236. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc .