Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2893501 | Atherosclerosis | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Childhood scalp irradiation is a significant and thus far underestimated risk factor for adult carotid atherosclerosis disease. Physicians should be aware of the existence of such high risk populations.
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Authors
Efrati Shai, Sadetzki Siegal, Zaretsky Michael, Kimiagar Itzhak, Rosenblum Ronen, Marchaim Dror, Berman Sylvia, Bar-Haim Adina, Abu Hamad Ramzia, Feigenzon Marina, Chetrit Angela, Yassky Dov, Weissgarten Joshua, Bass Arie,