The endoscopic spectrum of late radiation damage of the rectosigmoid colon.
The endoscopic spectrum of late radiation damage to the rectosigmoid colon in 90 patients seen over a 10 year period (1973-1983) is presented. The main endoscopic findings were abnormalities of the mucosa with characteristic telangiectasis, luminal narrowing, superficial or deep solitary ulcers or more extensive diffuse ulceration and fistulae. A knowledge of the pathognomonic features may lead to early detection and treatment.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy