Oral Pirfenidone in patients with chronic fibrosis resulting from radiotherapy: a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fibrosis is a common side effect after treatment with ionizing radiation. Several methods to ameliorate debilitating fibrosis have been employed but without consistent results. The goal of this pilot study is to determine if Pirfenid...

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Main Authors: Mitchell James B, Altemus Rosemary M, Smith Sharon, Augustine Elizabeth, Gerber Lynn, Soule Benjamin P, Simone Nicole L, Camphausen Kevin A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/2/1/19