Radiation enteritis
A dose of radiation exceeding 50 Gy will cause radiation enteritis:
- the most common cause is pelvic irradiation
- the ileum and rectum are commonly affected
Acute radiation enteritis occurs at the time of exposure and usually lasts 6 weeks.
Chronic radiation enteritis is diagnosed if symptoms persist for more than 3 months.
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