Radiation-induced stenosis of the left main coronary artery.
Isolated left main coronary artery stenosis induced by mediastinal radiation is a well-documented but rare entity. Its clinical manifestations can be latent for many years, but its ominous sequela cannot be ignored. We report here such a patient presenting 16 yr postmediastinal radiation, the longest documented latency to date.
Wan
S K
SK
Bridgeport Hospital, CT 06610.
Babb
J D
JD
D002648:Child; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
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