Endoscopic intraluminal radiofrequency ablation for chronic radiation proctitis complicated by recurrent bleeding (case report)
https://doi.org/10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-4-120-124
Abstract
A 74-year-old female patient underwent endoscopic treatment for chronic radiation proctitis. We successfully performed endoscopic radiofrequency ablation. The intervention performed allowed not only to improve the patient’s quality of life, but also to avoid high volume surgery.
About the Authors
Yu. м Starkov
Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yury G. Starkov
B. Serpukhovskaya st., 27, Moscow, 1177997
A. I. Vagapov
Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ayubkhan I. Vagapov
B. Serpukhovskaya st., 27, Moscow, 1177997
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R. D. Zamolodchikov
Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rodion D. Zamolodchikov
B. Serpukhovskaya st., 27, Moscow, 1177997
S. V. Dzhantukhanova
Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Seda V. Dzhantukhanova
B. Serpukhovskaya st., 27, Moscow, 1177997
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Starkov Yu.м., Vagapov A.I., Zamolodchikov R.D., Dzhantukhanova S.V. Endoscopic intraluminal radiofrequency ablation for chronic radiation proctitis complicated by recurrent bleeding (case report). Koloproktologia. 2025;24(4):120-124. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-4-120-124
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