Rectal irrigation as rescue therapy for refractory and severe hemorrhagic radiation proctitis: A case report

Rectal irrigation may be considered in refractory and severe hematochezia from chronic radiation proctitis before performing other invasive treatments. It prevents superimposed infection and effectively reduces bleeding.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pattarajierapan, Sukit, Amornwichet, Napapat, Khomvilai, Supakij
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8529883/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34721856
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4985
Descripción
Sumario:Rectal irrigation may be considered in refractory and severe hematochezia from chronic radiation proctitis before performing other invasive treatments. It prevents superimposed infection and effectively reduces bleeding.

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