Rectal Necrosis: A Rare Complication of Palliative Radiotherapy for Sacral Spine Metastasis
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
ABSTRACT Radiation proctocolitis is a common side effect of radiation therapy. In rare cases, chronic radiation injury can be severe enough to cause rectal necrosis. In this study, a case of rectal necrosis after sacral spine radiotherapy was presented. Anterior rectal wall necrosis and rectovaginal fistula is thought to be rare, severe and challenging rectal long-term complication of the previous sacral spine irradiation. Although, rectovaginal fistula which resulted in intractable rectal bleeding seems to be a rare side-effect of radiotherapy, physicians must not forget about this complication, as it can be fatal in patients who often have been cured of cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Seyed Jalal Eshagh Hosseini, Adnan Tizmaghz, Bahram Andalib, Ghazaal Shabestanipour
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- EP ID EP524352
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/35373.11510
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