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Radiation Enteritis

Management of bowel damage following radiotherapy.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologyOncology

Clinical Guidelines

ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diarrhoea in adult cancer patients
National
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Radiation Proctitis
National
ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Radiation Enteritis and Proctitis
Local
Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation Enteritis
Local
Diarrhoea in Adult Cancer Patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Local
ESPEN Practical Guideline: Clinical Nutrition in Cancer
Local
Gastrointestinal Complications (PDQ®) – Health Professional Version
Local

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  • What are the key symptoms and signs of radiation enteritis that I should look for in patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy?Updated: 8/22/2025
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