Radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma: an unusual cause of foreskin phimosis

Radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma: an unusual cause of foreskin phimosis

Phimosis of the foreskin secondary to radiotherapy for a pelvic malignancy has not been previously described in the world literature. However, as radiotherapy is ever more widely used in the treatment of various pelvic malignancies, it is important to ensure that this complication is prevented by th...

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Veröffentlicht in:International urology and nephrology 2006-01, Vol.38 (3-4), p.603-605
Hauptverfasser: Featherstone, Jonathan M, Aldridge, Andrew, Gudgeon, A Mark
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adenocarcinoma - radiotherapy
Aged
Humans
Male
Phimosis - etiology
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Rectal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
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Zusammenfassung:Phimosis of the foreskin secondary to radiotherapy for a pelvic malignancy has not been previously described in the world literature. However, as radiotherapy is ever more widely used in the treatment of various pelvic malignancies, it is important to ensure that this complication is prevented by the use of appropriate penile shielding.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-005-4758-0