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The Effects of Radiation on the Skeleton and Radiation Induced Sarcomas (of Bone and Soft Tissues)

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Internal radiation as well as external radiation produce similar effects on the skeleton. These effects consist of necrotic changes, which are constant if a certain radiation dose is exceeded and, very rarely, include the development of a sarcoma.

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  1. University of Bologna, Italy

    Mario Campanacci M.D. (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology, Director of the 1st Orthopaedic Clinic, Director of the Graduate School of Orthopaedics, Director of the Tumor Centre)

  2. Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy

    Mario Campanacci M.D. (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology, Director of the 1st Orthopaedic Clinic, Director of the Graduate School of Orthopaedics, Director of the Tumor Centre)

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Campanacci, M. (1999). The Effects of Radiation on the Skeleton and Radiation Induced Sarcomas (of Bone and Soft Tissues). In: Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-3846-5_47

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