Analysis of predictive parameters for the development of radiation-induced pneumonitis

Analysis of predictive parameters for the development of radiation-induced pneumonitis

Introduction: Prevention and effective treatment of radiation-induced pneumonitis (RP) could facilitate greater use of radiation therapy (RT) for lung cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical parameters useful for early prediction of RP. Methods: Blood sampling, pulmonary function...

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Main Authors: Toru Yamagishi, Norio Kodaka, Yoshiyuki Kurose, Kayo Watanabe, Chihiro Nakano, Kumiko Kishimoto, Takeshi Oshio, Kumiko Niitsuma, Hiroto Matsuse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
Bronchoalveolar lavage
matrix metallopeptidase-9
radiation-induced pneumonitis
surfactant protein D
vascular endothelial growth factor
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2017;volume=12;issue=4;spage=252;epage=258;aulast=Yamagishi

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