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, vol.27, no.5, pp.1051-1054, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1051-1054
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.