Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jul 16, 2013; 5(7): 308-312
Published online Jul 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i7.308
Table 1 Endoscopic classification of radiation proctitis
Distribution of telangiectasiasSurface area covered by telangiectasiasPresence of fresh blood
Distal rectum (within 10 cm from anal verge): 1 pointLess than 50%: 1 pointNo fresh blood: 0 points
Entire rectum +/- sigmoid (more than 10 cm from anal verge: 2 pointsMore than 50%: 2 pointsFresh blood : 1 point