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World J Clin Oncol. Dec 10, 2015; 6(6): 272-280
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.272
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.272
Endoscopic approaches | Rectal bleeding | Notes |
Argon plasma coagulation | Y | Treatment of choice when clinically significant rectal bleeding occurs |
Formalin | Y | Alternative to APC, but more prone to complications and requires more skilled endoscopist |
Radio frequency ablation | N | No RCT available; possibly effective but more expensive than other treatments |
Cryoablation | N | No RCT available; risk of cecal perforation |
Rectal band ligation | N | Anecdotic case report |
- Citation: Frazzoni L, La Marca M, Guido A, Morganti AG, Bazzoli F, Fuccio L. Pelvic radiation disease: Updates on treatment options. World J Clin Oncol 2015; 6(6): 272-280
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v6/i6/272.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v6.i6.272