Formalin application is effective for the treatment of Hemorrhagic Proctitis caused by radiation therapy

Ekiz F., Duman M., Tas S., Aydin M. F., Akoglu M.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.27, sa.5, ss.1051-1054, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1051-1054
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Radiation proctitis is a serious complication due to pelvic radiotherapy after pelvic malignancies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 4% formalin solution enema application in hemorrhagic proctitis caused by radiation therapy.