Management of Radiation-Induced Proctitis

The acute form of radiation intestinal injury is usually transient and self-limited, while chronic injury is permanent and progressive, and its management is unsatisfactory. As reported recently, however, several treatment options are available to control symptoms reasonably in most cases. Some appr...

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Main Authors: Frank H Anderson, Lecheng Zeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1995-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1995/796967
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