Journal of International Oncology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (8): 605-609.

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Complications in thoracic radiotherapy

ZHANG  Ying-Meng, CHEN  Long-Hua, WANG  Hong-Mei   

  1. Department of Radiotherapy, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
  • Online:2012-08-29 Published:2012-08-29
  • Contact: WANG Hong-mei, E-mial: hongmeiw18@163.com E-mail:hongmeiw18@163.com

Abstract: The target organs of the most common complications in thoracic radiotherapy mainly contain esophagus, lung and cardiovascular system. Studies of influences such as the related physical dose factors and combined chemotherapy and so on, susceptible biomarks, protective factors, become the study focus, which provide the light for clinical prevention and therapy.

Key words: Neoplasms, Radiotherapy, Postoperative complications