Abstract | PURPOSE: PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 1982 and 1994, 99 patients (176 hands) received orthovoltage radiotherapy, which consisted of two courses with 5 x 3 Gy (total dose: 30 Gy, daily fractionated; 120 kV, 4 mm Al), separated by a 6 to 8-week pause. The Dupuytren's contracture was staged according to the classification of Tubiana et al. The long-term outcome was analyzed at last follow-up between July and November 1999. The median follow-up was 10 years (range 7-18 years). Late toxicity was assessed using the LENT- SOMA criteria. RESULTS: In Stage N 84% and Stage N/I 67% of cases remained stable. 65% of the cases in Stage I and 83% in Stage II showed progressive nodules and cords. In case of progression we saw no complications after a second radiotherapy or salvage operation. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | B Adamietz, L Keilholz, J Grünert, R Sauer |
Journal | Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al]
(Strahlenther Onkol)
Vol. 177
Issue 11
Pg. 604-10
(Nov 2001)
ISSN: 0179-7158 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Die Radiotherapie des Morbus Dupuytren im Frühstadium. Langzeitresultate nach einer medianen Nachbeobachtungszeit von 10 Jahren. |
PMID | 11757183
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Disease Progression
- Dose Fractionation, Radiation
- Dupuytren Contracture
(diagnosis, radiotherapy)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
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