[Enteroclysis in chronic radioenteritis. Study of 43 cases]

Enteroclysis were practiced for 43 patients with radiation induced injuries of the small bowel. The radiological data revealed mucosal lesions in 23 cases, submucosa lesions in 21 cases, parietal thickening in 20 cases, mesenteric involvement in 32 cases. Narrowings and stenosis were present in 24 cases and dilated loops in 15 cases. Fistula formation existed in two cases. Twenty four patients were operated and the diagnosis of radiation enteritis was confirmed. In 12 cases, the enteroclysis succeed to a per os technique. The authors showed the superiority of the enteroclysis.