Radiation Ulcers of the Neck Should Not be Neglected: A Case of Vertebral Artery Blowout
Radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies can result in late complications. Here, we report a patient with a rare vascular complication caused by radiation-induced ulcer of the head and neck region. The clinical presentation, its diagnosis, treatment and outcome are discussed.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007-07-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958408600299 |