This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the role of radiation therapy in various pelvic malignancies as well as the consequences of the radiation in the pelvic tissues. With sections covering the role of radiation therapy in the various pelvic malignancies, the pathophysiology of radiation related injury and the risk factors that increase the possibility of such an injury, and the latest in medical, endoscopic and surgical therapies for these radiation related complications the text offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of radiation therapy in the human pelvis, its role and the adverse effects on the pelvic organs. Written by experts in the field with readers in mind, Radiation Therapy for Pelvic Malignancy and its Consequences is the first of its kind standalone reference on the subject. Radiation Therapy for Pelvic Malignancy and its Consequences is of great value to urologists, medical radiation and gynecological oncologists, and gastroenterologists.

Written by specialists in their respective fields Richly illustrated with photos and illustrations The first of its kind, standalone reference on the subject Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Eli D. Ehrenpreis, MD

Director, Center for the Study of Complex Disease

Staff Gastroenterologist

NorthShore University Health System

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine

University of Chicago Medical School

NorthShore University Health System

Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division

Highland Park, Il

Robert de W. Marsh, MD FACP

Chief, Gastrointestinal Oncology

Department of Medicine

NorthShore University Health System

Clinical Professor

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

1 Highland Park Hospital, 777 Park Avenue West

Highland Park, IL

William Small, Jr., MD, FACRO, FACR, FASTRO

Professor and Vice Chairman

Department of Radiation Oncology

Associate Medical Director

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Inhalt

The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Malignant Gynaecological **** Tumors.- Role of radiation in urological malignancies.- Role of radiation in rectal cancers.- Prevention of injury from pelvic irradiation.- Pathology of Radiation Effects on Healthy Tissues in the Pelvis.- Contribution of chemotherapy to the toxicity of pelvic irradiation.- Radiation cystitis: Acute and Chronic.- Acute and chronic radiation enteropathy.- Radiation proctopathy.- Effects of Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer on Anorectal Function.- Effects and management of pelvic radiation on female reproductive system: Sexual dysfunction, fertility effects, and premature menopause.- Miscellaneous pelvic effects: Pelvic/sacral insufficiency fractures.- Radiation Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy.- The management of radiation cystitis.- Medical management of Radiation Effects on the Intestines.- Surgical management of radiation-induced intestinal injury.