A preliminary report on new efforts to decrease radiotherapy related small bowel toxicity.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Ten consecutive patients operated for gynaecological cancer had an absorbable polyglycolic mesh (Dexon) inserted to elevate the small bowel out of the pelvis to prevent radiation toxicity. Four patients developed minimal small bowel toxicity, while no complications of the mesh were seen. The method warrants further investigation.
Medical subject headings
- Genital Neoplasms, Female
- Intestine, Small
- Radiation Injuries
- Radiation Protection
- Surgical Mesh