title: Radiation injuries of the gastrointestinal tract.
abstract: Although radiation has proven itself valuable in the treatment of a variety of pelvic malignancies, it is not without serious morbidity. This article has outlined the incidence of acute and chronic injury, ways to prevent the occurrence of complications, and the use of new medical and surgical treatments.
authors.affiliation: Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Saclarides
mesh_terms: D004064:Digestive System / Q000293:injuries* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007422:Intestines / Q000528:radiation effects; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects