Radiation enteritis

Br J Hosp Med. 1988 Jun;39(6):498-504.

Abstract

Damage to the intestine occurs frequently as a result of abdominal or pelvic radiation treatment, and chronic radiation enteritis is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. This review focuses on advances in knowledge which may be applied to the treatment and prevention of radiation enteritis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Chronic Disease
  • Enteritis* / diagnosis
  • Enteritis* / etiology
  • Enteritis* / prevention & control
  • Enteritis* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Radiation Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Radiation Injuries* / etiology
  • Radiation Injuries* / prevention & control
  • Radiation Injuries* / therapy