Radiation Proctitis: Current Strategies in Management
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Radiation Proctitis: Current Strategies in Management
Radiation proctitis is a known complication following radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy. The majority of cases are treated nonsurgically, and an understanding of the available modalities is crucial in the management of these patients. In this paper, we focus on the current treatments of radiation proctitis.
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عنوان ژورنال: Gastroenterology Research and Practice
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1687-6121,1687-630X
DOI: 10.1155/2011/917941