Radiation Therapy

Recent studies from University of Texas add new data to radiation therapy

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, September 22nd, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "The optimal timing and technique of breast reconstruction in patients who may require postmastectomy radiation therapy are controversial. To help surgeons make the best decisions, the authors reviewed the recent literature on this topic."

"The authors searched the MEDLINE database for studies of radiation therapy and breast reconstruction with most patients treated after 1985 and mean follow-up of more than 1 year. Forty-nine articles were reviewed. Even with the latest prosthetic materials and modern radiation delivery techniques, the complication rate for implant-based breast reconstruction in patients undergoing...

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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2009-09-22)

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