Fluoroscopy-induced radiodermatitis after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt is a nonsurgical procedure used to manage the complications of portal hypertension. This report describes three cases of fluoroscopy-induced radiodermatitis after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt and reviews the characteristics and treatment of radiation-induced skin reactions.
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Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri 63104, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019168:Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology*