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Changes in the microcirculation of normal tissues after irradiation

1978; Elsevier BV; Volume: 4; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0360-3016(78)90115-3

1879-355X

J. W. Hopewell, C.M.A. Young,

Effects of Radiation Exposure

We have suggested an hypothesis supported by experimental observations for the initial development of vascular damage following radiation. This initial vascular injury may impair the functional vascularity, and in normal tissues such as the central nervous system and skin, treated with radiation doses close to tolerance, this impairment may be transient. The subsequent improvement may be due to an active vascular response or parenchymal atrophy.