Medical monitoring results of survivors with acute radiation syndrome after Chernobyl disaster
Title: Medical monitoring results of survivors with acute radiation syndrome after Chernobyl disaster
Author: Bebeshko, Volodymyr G / Kovalenko, Alexander N / Belyi, David A / Bazyka, Dimitry A / Chumak, Anatoliy A / Sushko, Victor A / Gayiday, Vasyl M
Reference: International Congress Series, 1258, p.115-122, Nov 2003
doi: 10.1016/S0531-5131(03)01219-6
Keywords: Chernobyl accident; Acute radiation syndrome;Monitoring
Abstract: A 16-year experience in the follow-up of survivors with acute radiation syndrome (ARS) caused by the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident is presented. Oncohematological diseases and sudden cardiac death were at the top of the list as causes of death. In the 16th year after the accident, the number of people with hematological syndromes was halved in comparison with the earliest 2 years observation. The radiation-induced combined immunodeficiency of 1986–1987 decreased in the later period of recovery. Nervous system disorders were characterized by a gradual increase in organic changes in the central nervous system. Endocrine system diseases were nodular goiter, thyroid carcinoma, hypothyroidism and diabetes….
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531513103012196
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