INTESTINAL COMPLICATIONS OF RADIOTHERAPY IN GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCY - CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

Authors
KAO MS
Citation
Ms. Kao, INTESTINAL COMPLICATIONS OF RADIOTHERAPY IN GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCY - CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT, International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics, 49, 1995, pp. 69-75
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics → ACNP
ISSN journal
00207292
Volume
49
Year of publication
1995
Supplement
S
Pages
69 - 75
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-7292(1995)49:<69:ICORIG>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Radiation therapy is an effective treatment modality for various gynec ologic malignancies. In spite of advances in radiotherapy equipment an d techniques over the years, the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts h ave remained a considerable problem with radiotherapy of the pelvis an d abdomen. Clinical presentation of intestinal complications, current concepts of pathophysiology and principles of medical and surgical man gement are reviewed.