Major complications after intraoperative radiotherapy with low-energy x-rays in early breast cancer

ConclusionIORT is an efficient and safe treatment method as<  2.5% of all IORT patients experienced major local complications. However, it seems to pose the risk of causing severe local complications that may require lengthy and burdensome treatment. Thorough preoperative counseling, implementation of recommended intraoperative precautions, and high vigilan ce for first symptoms of complications during follow-up appointments are necessary measures.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research