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Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences 9/2018

01-09-2018 | Invited Review

Management of Radiation Proctitis

Authors: Lameese Tabaja, Shafik M. Sidani

Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences | Issue 9/2018

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Abstract

Radiation proctitis is radiation-induced rectal mucositis, occurring as a result of radiation therapy for various pelvic malignancies. The management of radiation proctitis is challenging as guidelines are not currently available, and studies of the various treatment modalities are limited. There are various medical, endoscopic, and surgical measures for treating chronic radiation proctitis. Medical options such as anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants, formalin application, and hyperbaric oxygen may improve bleeding related to chronic radiation proctitis. Endoscopic measures such as argon plasma coagulation are effective and safe. Surgery is considered for refractory or severe cases. A review and discussion of the different treatment modalities is presented.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Radiation Proctitis
Authors
Lameese Tabaja
Shafik M. Sidani
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Digestive Diseases and Sciences / Issue 9/2018
Print ISSN: 0163-2116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-018-5163-8

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