Why Radiotherapy ? – Rationale :
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Proliferating fibroblasts
are sensitive target cells
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Therapeutic efficacy for
keloids, M. Peyronie etc.
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Positive clinical studies
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Long-term progression:
~ 50% @ 5 yrs require
corrective hand surgery
Noninvasive Therapy of M. Dupuytren
6 months
3 years
2 years