Radiation Enteritis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Care
1. Introduction to Radiation Enteritis Radiation enteritis is a complex, iatrogenic inflammatory and fibrotic condition affecting the intestines, occurring as a direct complication of pelvic or abdominal radiation therapy used in the treatment of various malignancies. The immediate clinical consequence of radiation exposure is acute mucosal damage, leading to severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malabsorption. … Read more