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Radiation Therapy
Researchers from Georgetown University describe findings in radiation therapy
February 3rd, 2010
"The performance of AlloDerm (LifeCell Corp., Branchburg, N.J.) in the setting of prosthetic breast reconstruction, infection, and radiation therapy has not been well documented. The purpose of this study was to review the author's experience with AlloDerm-assisted prosthetic breast surgery and determine the tolerance in the setting of infection and irradiation," investigators in the United States report. "A total of 361 women and 476 breasts underwent reconstruction or revision with prosthetic devices. Of these, 76 women and 100 breasts underwent reconstruction using AlloDerm assistance. The incidence of postoperative infection was 5.85 percent (22 of 376) when...
Source: Biotech Week (2010-02-03)
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