Acute radiodermatitis after radiofrequency catheter ablation.
Radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation is used in the treatment of a variety of arrhythmias. This report describes the development of acute radiodermatitis after two prolonged RF catheter ablation procedures for supraventricular tachycardia. It also reviews the characteristics and treatment of radiation-induced skin reactions.
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Department of Dermatology, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, MO 63104, USA.
D000208:Acute Disease; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000601:surgery*