Long-term endothelial dysfunction in irradiated vessels: an immunohistochemical analysis

ConclusionThere is ongoing endothelial dysfunction in terms of increased expression of pro-thrombotic and pro-inflammatory markers in irradiated arteries even years after radiotherapy. Treating this endothelial dysfunction might reduce the complication rates associated with microvascular free flap reconstructions in irradiated patients.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research