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The management of radiation proctitis.

I G Cunningham

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Radiation injury to the rectum, both acute and delayed, requires careful diagnosis and treatment. Improved surgical outcomes are anticipated with enhanced understanding of pathology and new techniques.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Radiation therapy often leads to rectal injury.
    • Acute and delayed forms of radiation proctitis present distinct clinical challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and delayed radiation injury of the rectum.
    • To report findings from a series of 37 patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on radiation proctitis.
    • Clinical case series analysis of 37 patients.

    Main Results:

    • No major treatment advances identified.
    • Parenteral nutrition and new bowel anastomosis techniques show promise.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding rectal radiation injury pathology is key to improving surgical results.
    • Prevention strategies for radiation proctitis are discussed.