Local injections of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (Gm-CSF) for the treatment of radiation-induced mucosa ulcers.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report two cases illustrating how Gm-CSF can facilitate rapid and persistent healing of ulcers associated with contact radiation therapy. This simple and safe method should be proposed for the treatment of chronic ulcers that develop in a formerly radiated zone.
Medical subject headings
- Brachytherapy
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagus
- Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor
- Ulcer