ISSN:
1432-2277
Keywords:
Key words Radiation-induced heart disease
;
Heart transplantation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Radiation-induced heart disease is an increasingly recognized late sequela of mediastinal radiation therapy for malignant neoplasms. We report four cases of heart transplantation for end-stage heart failure induced by mediastinal radiation therapy. Short-term and intermediate-term results are excellent with all four patients currently surviving a mean of 48 months after transplantation. Neither a second malignancy nor recurrence of the primary malignancy has been observed to date. The early results of heart transplantation for end-stage, radiation-induced heart disease are encouraging.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001470050679
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