efficacy of argon plasma coagulation compared with topical formalin application for chronic radiation proctopathy
;AA Alfadhli;WM Alazmi;T Ponich;JM Howard;I Prokopiw;A Alaqeel;JC Gregor
indian journal of pharmacology2008Vol. 22pp. 129-132
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic radiation proctopathy (CRP) is a troublesome complication of radiotherapy to the pelvis for which current treatment modalities are suboptimal. Currently, the application of formalin to the rectal mucosa (AFR) and thermal ablation with argon plasma coagulation (APC) are the most promising options.