Radiation sigmoiditis mimicking sigmoid colon cancer after radiation therapy for cervical cancer: the implications of three-dimensional image-based brachytherapy planning / 부인종양
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
;
: 197-200, 2012.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-11429
ABSTRACT
External-beam radiation therapy with intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy is the standard treatment modality for advanced cervical cancer; however, late gastrointestinal complications are a major concern after radiotherapy. While radiation proctitis is a well-known side effect and radiation oncologists make an effort to reduce it, the sigmoid colon is often neglected as an organ at risk. Herein, we report two cases of radiation sigmoiditis mimicking sigmoid colon cancer after external-beam radiation therapy with intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy for uterine cervical cancer with dosimetric consideration.
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Main subject:
Proctitis
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Sigmoid Neoplasms
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Colon, Sigmoid
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Brachytherapy
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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