| Autor: |
Tirabosco Roberto, Kalson Nicholas S, Aston Will, Hanna Sammy A, Gikas Panagiotis D, Saifuddin Asif, Cannon Steve R |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, Vol 6, Iss 1, p 130 (2008) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1477-7819 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1477-7819-6-130 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Post-radiation peripheral neuropathy has been reported in brachial and cervical plexuses and the femoral nerve. Case presentation We describe a patient who developed post-radiation sciatic neuropathy after approximately 3 years and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical course and treatment options available for the deleterious effects of radiation to peripheral nerves. Conclusion This is the first case of post-radiation involvement of the sciatic nerve reported in the literature. |
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