Radiation-Induced Sarcoma following Prolonged Coronary Stent Placement
Radiation exposure for the average coronary stent placement varies based on a number of factors but typically amounts to 6–11 mSv per patient (compared to 3 mSv background). As with all procedures which utilize radiation, there is an inherent risk of genetic mutation and the possible development of...
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Main Authors: | Eric J. Vick, Christopher T. Clark, James M. Lewis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2903801 |
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