Argon plasma coagulation for radiation proctitis.

Jan DeesMaarten A C MeijssenErnst J Kuipers

Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement (2007)

APC is a safe, effective and well-tolerated treatment for blood loss due to radiation proctitis. The use of anticoagulants and aspirin seems to be a co-factors that induces bleeding.

Keyphrases

low dose
radiation induced
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
antiplatelet therapy
radiation therapy