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Intestinal Adenocarcinoma (view source)
Revision as of 18:21, 10 August 2010
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The use of radiotherapy in intestinal adenocarcinoma has not been subject to detailed investigations due to the relative intolerance of the surrounding tissues to radiation. As well as potential to cause intestinal perforations or adhesions, intestinal motility means that there is no certainty the same target will be irradiated each day. In a report of single high-dose irradiation used against a surgically-exposed anorectal tumour, no long-term side effects were observed.
The use of radiotherapy in intestinal adenocarcinoma has not been subject to detailed investigations due to the relative intolerance of the surrounding tissues to radiation. As well as potential to cause intestinal perforations or adhesions, intestinal motility means that there is no certainty the same target will be irradiated each day. In a report of single high-dose irradiation used against a surgically-exposed anorectal tumour, no long-term side effects were observed.
Stool softeners may be useful in cases where an annular tumour causes constriction of the bowel lumen.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==