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[Radiotherapy as an emergency measure].

B Frey1, U M Lütolf

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Radioonkologie, Universitätsspital Zürich.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|March 26, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Radiotherapy emergencies require immediate treatment, abbreviating standard planning for rapid radiation delivery. These urgent situations, often linked to cancer, are increasing with advanced transfusion and transplantation methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Emergencies

Context:

  • Emergencies in radiotherapy necessitate expedited treatment protocols.
  • The frequency of radiotherapy emergencies is rising, particularly in oncology.
  • Advancements in transfusion and transplantation medicine contribute to new emergency scenarios.

Purpose:

  • To define and categorize emergency situations in radiotherapy.
  • To outline the immediate management strategies for radiotherapy emergencies.
  • To highlight the evolving landscape of radiotherapy emergencies.

Summary:

  • Radiotherapy emergencies are critical cases demanding abbreviated planning and rapid initiation of radiation therapy, often within hours.
  • The abstract reviews the biological effects of radiotherapy and discusses common emergency scenarios, predominantly those arising in patients with malignant diseases.
  • It also addresses the growing number of non-malignant emergencies associated with modern transfusion and transplantation practices.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding and managing urgent radiotherapy cases.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the timely intervention required in specific patient populations.
  • Highlights the need for preparedness in managing a broader spectrum of radiotherapy emergencies.

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