Endoluminal formalin instillation as a therapeutic option of radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis

Revista Brasileira de Coloproctologia

Denadai, Rafael²  Ferraz, Rafael Aliceda²  Goulart, Ricardo de Álvares³  Saad-Hossne, Rogério¹  Teixeira, Fábio Vieira¹ 

[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu;Universidade de Marília, Marília, Brasil;Clínica Gastrosaude, Marília, Brasil

关键词: proctology;    colonoscopy;    treatment outcome;    formaldehyde.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0101-98802011000100005

学科分类：心脏病和心血管学

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia

【 摘 要 】

The radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis is a serious condition that can occur in any patient undergoing pelvic radiotherapy, sometimes being required hospitalization and transfusion therapy. The therapeutic approach is still very controversial. Both for the initial treatment and for refractory cases, one option is formalin application. This method is cheap, easily available, simple to perform, and effective in controlling bleeding. The authors report two cases of radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis treated with endoluminal instillation of formalin, and they discuss its therapeutic efficacy and complications.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC