Chronic radiodermatitis after cardiac catheterization

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2001 Feb;52(2):235-6. doi: 10.1002/1522-726x(200102)52:2<235::aid-ccd1056>3.0.co;2-j.

Abstract

A woman presented with a chronic radiodermatitis after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for unstable angina. Two PTCAs had already been performed previously. Although rare, these chronic radiodermatitis have been described after multiple cardiac catheterization procedures as a result of cumulative X-ray exposure. Prevention must therefore be implemented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina, Unstable / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiodermatitis / etiology*
  • Retreatment