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[Chronic radiation enteritis. II. General consequences and prognostic factors]
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique
|August 1, 1983
Summary
This study investigated late radiation enteropathy in 54 patients, identifying common symptoms like diarrhea and malnutrition. Outcomes revealed a 72% four-year survival rate, highlighting the need for effective management of radiation injury.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
Context:
- Late radiation enteropathy affects patients post-radiation therapy, particularly those with prior gastrointestinal surgery.
- Small bowel radiation injury presents with diverse clinical and biological manifestations.
Purpose:
- To assess clinical and biological features, outcomes, and prognostic factors of late radiation enteropathy.
- To evaluate the impact of previous small-intestinal by-pass or resection on patient outcomes.
Summary:
- The study analyzed 54 patients with small bowel radiation injury, noting high incidences of diarrhea, vomiting, malnutrition, anemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia.
- 14 patients had hepatic abnormalities, and 11 died during treatment or follow-up, with carcinoma being the cause in 5 cases.
- Actuarial survival was 72% at four years, with previously operated patients showing a slightly higher survival rate (79%).
Impact:
- Findings underscore the significant morbidity associated with late radiation enteropathy.
- Identifying prognostic factors can guide therapeutic strategies and improve patient management.
- This research contributes to understanding long-term complications of radiation therapy in the gastrointestinal tract.