Radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma: an unusual cause of foreskin phimosis.
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.
Featherstone
Jonathan M
JM
Department of Surgery, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, and Department of Urology, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. JonFeath@aol.com
Aldridge
Andrew
A
Gudgeon
A Mark
AM
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*