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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2026; 32(44): 122438
Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.122438
Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.122438
Table 2 Common terminology criteria for adverse events of radiation proctitis
| Grade | Clinical standards and intervention measures |
| Grade 1 | Rectal discomfort; intervention not indicated |
| Grade 2 | Symptoms (e.g., rectal discomfort, passing blood or mucus); medical intervention indicated; limiting instrumental activities of daily living |
| Grade 3 | Severe symptoms; fecal urgency or stool incontinence; limiting self-care activities of daily living |
| Grade 4 | Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated |
| Grade 5 | Death |
- Citation: Huang T, He YL, Fu G, Chen L, Huang ST, Liu LP. Microbiota-nutrition sequential therapy for refractory radiation proctitis: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(44): 122438
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v32/i44/122438.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.122438