| Literature DB >> 8850428 |
A Snijders-Keilholz1, R J De Keizer, B M Goslings, E W Van Dam, J T Jansen, J J Broerse.
Abstract
Retrobulbar irradiation for Graves' ophthalmopathy is considered as a safe treatment and has recently been recommended as the initial treatment for patients with moderately severe eye problems. However, calculations using risk factors presently known reveal a theoretical risk of radiation-induced cancer of 1.2%. Therefore, the authors suggest that this treatment should be reserved for the elderly patient, for example above the age of 40-50 years.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID： 8850428 DOI： 10.1016/0167-8140(95)01670-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiother Oncol ISSN： 0167-8140 Impact factor: 6.280