Radiation enteritis and radiation scoliosis

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · N.Y. State J. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6839468

Shah, M; Eng, K; Engler, G L

Any patient with radiation scoliosis should be suspected of having a visceral lesion as well. Chronic radiation enteritis may be manifested by intestinal obstruction, fistulas, perforation, and hemorrhage. Intestinal obstruction is the most common complication, and must be differentiated from postoperative cast or from spinal-traction syndrome. Obstruction that does not respond promptly to conservative measures must be treated surgically. Irradiated bowel is ischemic, and necrosis with spontaneous perforation can only be avoided with early diagnosis and surgical intervention.

• Research Organization: New York Univ., NY
• OSTI ID: 6839468
• Journal Information: N.Y. State J. Med.; (United States), Vol. 80:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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