X-ray treatment of some inflammatory conditions in childhood

Abstract

Roentgen irradiation has been found to be a valuable form of therapy in many acute inflammatory conditions in children. No deleterious effect from x-ray treatment has been reported in the literature in cases of this type, when the proper technic and correct doses have been used. It is necessary to emphasize that the value of the x-rays is greater when used early in the disease, and that the treatment should be given by a competent therapeutic radiologist. In my experience this form of treatment was especially satisfactory in acute lymphadenitis and early mastoiditis. The use of roentgen therapy of inflammatory conditions in childhood is deserving of greater and more widespread trial. Roentgen irradiation has been found to be a valuable form of therapy in many acute inflammatory conditions in children. No deleterious effect from x-ray treatment has been reported in the literature in cases of this type, when the proper technic and correct doses have been used. It is necessary to emphasize that the value of the x-rays is greater when used early in the disease, and that the treatment should be given by a competent therapeutic radiologist. In my experience this form of treatment was especially satisfactory in acute lymphadenitis and early mastoiditis. The use of roentgen therapy of inflammatory conditions in childhood is deserving of greater and more widespread trial.