Rao V, Singh S, Zade B. Hemostatic radiotherapy for bleeding gastrointestinal tumors. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16(5): 2261-2263 [PMID: 38764844 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i5.2261]
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Vrushab Rao, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Cyberknife Radiosurgery and Radiation Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, 40 Sassoon Road, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India. raovrushab@gmail.com
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2024; 16(5): 2261-2263 Published online May 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i5.2261
Hemostatic radiotherapy for bleeding gastrointestinal tumors
Vrushab Rao, Soumya Singh, Bhooshan Zade
Vrushab Rao, Soumya Singh, Bhooshan Zade, Department of Cyberknife Radiosurgery and Radiation Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India
Author contributions: Rao V contributed to review of the preliminary article for which the letter has been addressed, conceptualization, writing, editing, and proofreading of the manuscript; Singh S contributed to review of the preliminary article for which the letter has been addressed, conceptualization, writing, editing, and proofreading of the manuscript; Zade B contributed to conceptualization, editing, and proofreading of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Vrushab Rao, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Cyberknife Radiosurgery and Radiation Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, 40 Sassoon Road, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India. raovrushab@gmail.com
Received: December 30, 2023 Peer-review started: December 30, 2023 First decision: February 18, 2024 Revised: February 20, 2024 Accepted: March 27, 2024 Article in press: March 27, 2024 Published online: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Hemostatic radiotherapy is a non-invasive treatment for bleeding gastrointestinal (GI) tumors, promoting tumor shrinkage, blood supply reduction, and fibrotic tissue formation. It is effective in cases where traditional interventions are insufficient or contraindicated and can prevent recurrent bleeding in patients with GI bleeding histories. Hypofractionation schedules are also effective for tumor control and patient compliance.
Core Tip: Hemostatic radiotherapy (RT), a non-invasive approach, is used in bleeding gastrointestinal (GI) tumors to induce tumor shrinkage and diminish blood supply. This therapy reduces tumor size, seals ruptured blood vessels and reduces bleeding. It also fosters fibrotic tissue formation and enhances platelet adhesion to the vascular endothelium. Hemostatic RT is particularly relevant when traditional interventions are insufficient or contraindicated, and can prevent recurrent bleeding in patients with a history of GI bleeding tumors. The optimal dose fractionation for hemostatic RT is debated, but hypofractionation schedules have proven effective for tumor control and patient compliance.
