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Radiation proctopathy. [Review]

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Citation: Clinics in Colon & Rectal Surgery. 28(2):103-11, 2015 Jun.PMID: 26034407Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Surgery/Colorectal SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2015 ISSN:

1530-9681

Name of journal: Clinics in colon and rectal surgeryAbstract: Radiation therapy is a widely utilized treatment modality for pelvic malignancies, including prostate cancer, rectal cancer, and cervical cancer. Given its fixed position in the pelvis, the rectum is at a high risk for injury secondary to ionizing radiation. Despite advances made in radiation science, up to 75% of the patients will suffer from acute radiation proctitis and up to 20% may experience chronic symptoms. Symptoms can be variable and include diarrhea, bleeding, incontinence, and fistulization. A multitude of treatment options exist. This article summarizes the latest knowledge relating to radiation proctopathy focusing on the vast array of treatment options.All authors: Grodsky MB, Sidani SMFiscal year: FY2015Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1547337

Date added to catalog: 2020-12-29

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Radiation therapy is a widely utilized treatment modality for pelvic malignancies, including prostate cancer, rectal cancer, and cervical cancer. Given its fixed position in the pelvis, the rectum is at a high risk for injury secondary to ionizing radiation. Despite advances made in radiation science, up to 75% of the patients will suffer from acute radiation proctitis and up to 20% may experience chronic symptoms. Symptoms can be variable and include diarrhea, bleeding, incontinence, and fistulization. A multitude of treatment options exist. This article summarizes the latest knowledge relating to radiation proctopathy focusing on the vast array of treatment options.

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