Einführung in die Tumorimmunotherapie

Helm, F.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-81091-6_8

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“…T he number of patients treated with ionizing radiation, both for skin cancers and benign dermatoses, has decreased markedly during the past decades ,,,,. In the matter of treating cutaneous cancers, this drastic change is due mainly to advances in conventional dermatosurgical techniques, and the introduction of new therapeutic methods, namely, cryosurgery, chemosurgery and fresh‐tissue microscopically‐controlled surgery, and cytostatic or immunosuppressive therapy. Greater awareness of inevitable sequelae of radiation among physicians and patients has also contributed to lesser resort to radiotherapy ,,…”

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Radiotherapy of Benign Dermatoses: Indications, Practice, and Results

Lukacs¹,

Braun‐Falco²,

Goldschmidt³

1978

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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Limited indications for radiation treatment of benign dermatoses are presented in order to emphasize modern restrictions and techniques in the use of dermatologic radiation therapy and to promote measures of protection against stray radiation. The use of softer, less penetrating X rays, least effective doses and meticulous shielding are recommended. So done, radiation therapy offers an effective therapeutic alternative for conditions that do not respond to other forms of treatment.

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