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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Radiation proctitis include include dose of radiation, area of the radiation and mode of delivery of the radiation.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

  • Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include:
    • Dose of the radiation
    • Area of the radiation
    • Mode of the delivery of the radiation

Less Common Risk Factors

  • Less common risk factors in the development of Radiation proctitis are the diseases that may increases the susceptibility of mucosal injury by radiation are:
    • HIV
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Hx of smoking
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Hypertension
    • Hx of atherosclerosis
    • Younger age


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