Radiation enteropathy risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is the syndrome that develops after the intestine is exposed to radiation.

• Anyone who receives radiation therapy to the belly or pelvic area is at risk.
• This may include people with cervical, pancreatic, prostate, uterine, or colon and rectal cancer.

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