Nutritional Consequences of Radiotherapy

摘要: Curative doses of radiotherapy, when directed to any portion the gastrointestinal tract, may result in serious nutritional consequences from effects radiation on altered function normal tissues. Symptoms radiotherapy resulting alterations are usually dependent upon dose, time, and fractionation administered, volume included treatment field. These directly related be enhanced by other associated cancer therapy, e.g., surgery or chemotherapy. Careful observation prompt attention supportive therapy mandatory minimize injury. Well-designed clinical trials necessary demonstrate possible increased tolerance preventative benefits support.