Radiation injury and the hand surgeon

被引:14
作者
Chambers, James A. [1 ]
Long, James N. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alabama Birmingham, Div Plast Surg, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
来源
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME | 2008年 / 33A卷 / 04期
关键词
hand; injury; nuclear; radiation; upper extremity;
D O I
10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.01.035
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
The human hand has been affected by ionizing radiation accidents than any other organ. Hand surgeons should understand the pathophysiology and appropriate management of various types of radiation injury. This article outlines the history and epidemiology of ionizing radiation injury to the hand, basic aspects of radiobiology, and principles of management for injury resulting from fluoroscopy, nuclear accidents or weapons, and other sources.
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页码:601 / 611
页数:11
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