Radiation proctitis abdominal x ray
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rekha, M.D., Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy.
X Ray
X Ray
There are no x-ray findings associated with radiation proctitis. However, an x-ray may be helpful in diagnosis of complications, in severe acute or chronic enteropathy, which include:[1][2]
- Bowel obstruction suggested by the presence of dilated bowel loops with air-fluid levels.
- Perforation suggested by presence of free air.
References
References
- ↑ Mendelson RM, Nolan DJ (1985). “The radiological features of chronic radiation enteritis”. Clin Radiol. 36 (2): 141–8. PMID 4064491.
- ↑ Babb RR (1996). “Radiation proctitis: a review”. Am J Gastroenterol. 91 (7): 1309–11. PMID 8677984.
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