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case_images: Radiodermatitis measuring 8 x 5 cm occurred within months after coronary dilatation and stenting.
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case_images: The lesion persisted in spite of treatment by dermatologists over 5 years (Figure 1).
case_images: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing changes in the subcutaneous tissue extending to the ribs.
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case_images: (a) Necrotic muscle covering the rib after the removal of radiodermatitis. (b) Situs after partial removal of the 4th rib.
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case_images: During the operation, next to the soft tissues, the central portion of the 4th rib was found to be necrotic and had to be removed (Figures 3(a) and 3(b)).
case_images: Wound healed after reconstruction of the defect with a latissimus dorsi transposition flap.
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case_images: During the course of hospitalization the flap healed without complications (Figure 4).