| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5714707 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2017 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
In the Netherlands, nasopharyngeal radium irradiation was started in 1945. The indications included refractory symptoms of otitis media with effusion and other adenoid-related disorders after adenoidectomy. It was considered a safe and effective therapy. Its use decreased sharply in 1958, following a worldwide media avalanche around the dramatic events in the treatment of a 5-year-old child in Utrecht, enhancing the widespread fear of radioactivity. This case history illustrates the powerful role of the media in medical decision-making.
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Authors
Kees Graamans,