Published February 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Clinical observation and animal experiment on treatment of radiation lesions of skin and mucosa by using vitamin B12

  • 1. Bethune (N.) Medical Univ., Changchun, JL (China). Dept. of Environmental Medical Science

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Two methods of treating radiation lesions of the skin and mucosa are presented. By applying vitamin B12 locally or keeping it in the affected mouth in 40 patients, the pain was relieved promptly, the exudate was reduced and the healing process was promoted, especialy when it is used in the early acute stage. In animal experiment using vitamin B12 for treating radiaton-induced acute skin injuries (third degree, 83 cases) the results coincided with those in clinical observation

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Journal Title
Chin. J. Radiol. Med. Prot.
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
1
Series
Chin. J. Radiol. Med. Prot.
Journal Page Range
18-21
ISSN
0254-5098
CODEN
ZFYZD