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Formaldehyde application for haemorrhagic radiation-induced proctitis: a clinical and histological study

Published inColorectal disease, vol. 5, no. 1, p. 24-28
Publication date2003
Abstract

Haemorrhagic radiation-induced proctitis is a serious complication of radiotherapy of pelvic organs. In severe cases, massive haemorrhage may necessitate hospitalization and repeated transfusions. Application of formaldehyde under direct vision is one of the most efficient treatments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of this treatment as well as the histological changes induced by formaldehyde on the rectal mucosa.

Keywords
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anus Neoplasms/radiotherapy
  • Female
  • Formaldehyde/therapeutic use
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/drug therapy/etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Proctitis/drug therapy/etiology/pathology
  • Radiation Injuries/drug therapy
  • Radiotherapy/adverse effects
  • Rectum/pathology
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Neoplasms/radiotherapy
Citation (ISO format)
CHAUTEMS, Roland et al. Formaldehyde application for haemorrhagic radiation-induced proctitis: a clinical and histological study. In: Colorectal disease, 2003, vol. 5, n° 1, p. 24–28. doi: 10.1046/j.1463-1318.2003.00396.x
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