Over 50 years ago it was quite common for radiotherapy to be used for the treatment
of lesions including keloid scars, burn scars, vascular skin lesions, tinea capitis
etc. These treatments were sometimes done in young children. Radiotherapy for these
benign conditions can result in complications including induction of neoplasia and
unstable skin changes. Less well documented are problems such as effects on tissue
growth.
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More recently, adverse publicity has occurred as a result of accidental over-dosage
of radiotherapy
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and more long term unresolved issues regarding blame, illness and compensation following
the 1958 Nuclear tests on Christmas Island.
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References
- Hypoplasty of the breast due to x-ray irradiation.Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1986; 10: 137-141
- Beatson Cancer Clinic admits to overdose errors.Scottish Daily Mail. 13 May 2006; : 7
- Damning new evidence that could finally win justice for 1,000 Nuclear Bomb Test Veterans of Christmas Island.The Mail on Sunday. 7 May 2006; : 44
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Published online: February 09, 2007
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
