Radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma: an unusual cause of foreskin phimosis

Phimosis of the foreskin secondary to radiotherapy for a pelvic malignancy has not been previously described in the world literature. However, as radiotherapy is ever more widely used in the treatment of various pelvic malignancies, it is important to ensure that this complication is prevented by th...

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Published inInternational urology and nephrology Vol. 38; no. 3-4; pp. 603 - 605
Main Authors Featherstone, Jonathan M, Aldridge, Andrew, Gudgeon, A Mark
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Springer Nature B.V 01.01.2006
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - radiotherapy
Aged
Humans
Male
Phimosis - etiology
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Rectal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
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Summary:Phimosis of the foreskin secondary to radiotherapy for a pelvic malignancy has not been previously described in the world literature. However, as radiotherapy is ever more widely used in the treatment of various pelvic malignancies, it is important to ensure that this complication is prevented by the use of appropriate penile shielding.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-005-4758-0