American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 126, Issue 4, 877-879
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Definitive treatment of carcinoma of the rectum by intracavitary radiation therapy
G Jelden,
R Dhaliwal,
A Rodriguez-Antunez,
E Chernak,
R Turnbull,
V Fazio,
and
F Weakley
A combination of external and contact irradiation treatment has been used successfully in treatment of selected patients with carcinoma of the rectum. The advantages include eliminating a permanent colostomy. If the treatment is unsuccessful in controlling the lesion, electrocoagulation and abdominoperineal resection are still available.