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  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone cancer treatment utilizing ionizing radiation to inhibit tumor cell proliferation.
  • Technological advancements allow for precise radiation delivery, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
  • Radiation-induced rectal injury, known as radiation proctitis (RP), is a frequent and challenging complication of pelvic RT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of modern radiotherapy techniques.
  • To detail radiation-mediated tissue injury, focusing on radiation proctitis (RP).
  • To explore the classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of RP.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current radiotherapy modalities and their mechanisms of action.
  • Analysis of radiation-induced damage to rectal epithelium.
  • Synthesis of existing literature on radiation proctitis (RP) classification, clinical presentation, and management.

Main Results:

  • Radiotherapy techniques have evolved for improved tumor targeting and reduced toxicity.
  • Radiation proctitis (RP) presents acutely or chronically, with varying severity and limited treatment options.
  • Current data on RP treatment primarily stems from case reports and small-scale studies.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding radiation-mediated tissue injury is crucial for managing radiotherapy complications.
  • Radiation proctitis (RP) requires further research to establish robust and effective treatment strategies.
  • This review consolidates current knowledge on RP, highlighting the need for improved therapeutic approaches.