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Intestinal and anorectal complications of treatment for gynecologic malignancy

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Conclusion

In conclusion, among the numerous factors which have been associated with the complications of treatment for gynecologic malignancy, our review indicates that problems are to be anticipated among patients with endometrial carcinoma, and with advanced stage disease requiring radiation, and particularly brachytherapy, along with other therapeutic modalities. Hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders seem to play a role, with obesity, diabetes and previous surgery or inflammatory disease a lesserone.

Early radiation reaction may suggest later problems, and biopsy of rectal or vaginal changes may directly relate to ultimate fistulization.

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  1. 311 North Street, 10605, White Plains, New York

    Richard Burg M.D., Andre Abitbol M.D. & Antonio Calanog M.D.

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Read at the meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, June 10 to 14, 1979.

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Burg, R., Abitbol, A. & Calanog, A. Intestinal and anorectal complications of treatment for gynecologic malignancy. Dis Colon Rectum 22, 459–465 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02586929

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