Radiation Proctitis: The Potential Role of Hyaluronic Acid in the Prevention and Restoration of Any Damage to the Rectal Mucosa among Prostate Cancer Patients Submitted to Curative External Beam Radiotherapy

Radiation Proctitis: The Potential Role of Hyaluronic Acid in the Prevention and Restoration of Any Damage to the Rectal Mucosa among Prostate Cancer Patients Submitted to Curative External Beam Radiotherapy

<b>Aim:</b> To evaluate if hyaluronic acid reduces proctitis episodes with respect to corticosteroids in prostate cancer patients submitted to radical or adjuvant radiotherapy. <b>Methods:</b> A consecutive series of eligible patients received hyaluronic acid enemas as suppor...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Ferini, Antonella Tripoli, Vincenza Umina, Giuseppina Rita Borzì, Valentina Anna Marchese, Salvatore Ivan Illari, Alberto Cacciola, Sara Lillo, Silvana Parisi, Vito Valenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Gastroenterology Insights
Subjects:
hyaluronic acid
beclomethasone dipropionate
radiation proctitis
prostate cancer
external beam radiotherapy
adverse events
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/12/4/43

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