title: Radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma: an unusual cause of foreskin phimosis.
abstract: Phimosis of the foreskin secondary to radiotherapy for a pelvic malignancy has not been previously described in the world literature. However, as radiotherapy is ever more widely used in the treatment of various pelvic malignancies, it is important to ensure that this complication is prevented by the use of appropriate penile shielding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, and Department of Urology, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. JonFeath@aol.com
authors.forename: Jonathan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Featherstone
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aldridge
authors.forename: A Mark
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Gudgeon
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010688:Phimosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*