Chinese clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of radiation‐induced rectal injury
Hui Zhang,
Zhen Zhang,
Shuanghu Yuan
Abstract:Although radiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of cancer, it may have negative effects in some individuals. Rectal injury is a common adverse effect of abdominal and pelvic radiotherapy. This injury is caused by administering radiation to the abdomen. Appropriate treatment techniques can be determined if doctors have a better understanding of the incidence, risk factors, and clinical symptoms of radiation‐induced rectal injuries. Studies on the underlying pathophysiology of radiation‐induced re… Show more
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