Carotid stenosis after radiation therapy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2012.12.007
- VernacularTitle:放射治疗后颈动脉狭窄
- Author:
Xiaolin REN
;
Yongjun CAO
;
Heqing ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Carotid Stenosis;
Radiotherapy;
Atherosclerosis;
Risk Factors
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2012;(12):931-934
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the improvement of radiation therapy technology and the comprehensive treatment of malignant tumors,the survival time of patients with malignant tumors is gradually extended.In recent years,carotid stenosis and cerebrovascular disease complications after radiation therapy have received increasing attention.Existing studies have shown that carotid stenosis after radiation therapy is not only associated with atherosclerosis,it is likely to be an independent vascular lesion.This article reviews the correlation between head,neck and cerebral ischemic events,characteristics and mechanisms of vascular injury after radiation therapy,as well as the risk factors for carotid stenosis,clinical manifestations,and diagnosis and treatment methods after radiation therapy.
