Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3951094 | Gynecologic Oncology Reports | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
•Inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of radiation enteritis.•Tissue expanders displace bowel from the radiation field.•Thromboembolism and fistulae may be risks associated with tissue expander placement.A Vicryl mesh hammock may prevent bowel from entering the radiation field.
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Authors
Sarah Ravn, Robert Pearcey, Valerie Capstick,