Is pectus excavatum a risk factor for radiation ‐induced lung disease in patients undergoing radiation therapy following breast‐conserving surgery?

ConclusionsOur data indicate that the incidence of RILD is correlated with the administration of> 30 Gy (V30) and that PE is not a risk factor for RILD after RT to residual breast tissue after breast ‐conserving surgery for breast cancer. Surprisingly, individuals with PE may have a lower incidence of RILD than those without this condition.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - December 18, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Naoya Ishibashi, Toshiya Maebayashi, Takuya Aizawa, Masakuni Sakaguchi, Masaharu Hata, Kenichi Sakurai, Masahiro Okada Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research