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Mediastinal radiation therapy (MRT) is a widely used therapy for thoracic malignancies. This therapy has the potential to cause cardiovascular injuries, which may require surgery. The primary aim of this… Click to show full abstract
Mediastinal radiation therapy (MRT) is a widely used therapy for thoracic malignancies. This therapy has the potential to cause cardiovascular injuries, which may require surgery. The primary aim of this study is to identify the perioperative outcomes of cardiac surgery in patients with a history of MRT. Second, potential predictors of mortality and adverse events were identified.
Keywords:
surgery;
radiation therapy;
outcomes cardiac;
cardiac surgery;
mediastinal radiation
Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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