Beckman D J, Bandy M, Evans M
Section of Cardiovascular Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
Cardiovasc Surg. 1994 Feb;2(1):117-8.
Numerous case reports have elucidated the extent of radiation-induced injuries of the intrathoracic structures. An extensive radiation injury resulting from treatment of Hodgkin's disease is reported. This patient was successfully treated with multicoronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve conduit and perioperative right ventricular inotropic support.