[Intestinal lesions after radiotherapy (author's transl)].
The authors present a series of 50 patients for which a laparotomy was performed following a lesion of the intestines due to radiotherapy. Resection and anastomosis is indicated only in localized lesions in patients with a good general state. In more extensive bowel lesions it is safer to perform by-pass procedures as the morbidity and postoperative mortality are lower. However, by-pass is inadequate to stop profuse haemorrhages: in such cases resection is mandatory.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*
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