Brachial Plexopathy as a Complication of Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review

摘要

Background: Radiotherapy is a commonly used cancer treatment modality. However, radiation-induced complications are major drawbacks, especially at high doses. Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP) is mostly observed in breast and lung cancer patients some months to years after radiotherapy. RIBP symptoms have negative effects on patients' quality of life. The aim of this study was to review RIBP according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.