Effects of external irradiation of the neck region on intima media thickness of the common carotid artery
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies have shown that common carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is increased after radiotherapy (RT) to the head and neck. However, further studies are needed to define the exact mechanism of radiation-induced injury in l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/8 |