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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | '''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | ||
==Causes== | |||
*[[Radiation therapy]] uses high-powered x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells. | |||
*Along with the cancer cells, radiation therapy may also damage cells that make up the lining of the intestines. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is the syndrome that develops after the intestine is exposed to radiation.
Causes
- Radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.
- Along with the cancer cells, radiation therapy may also damage cells that make up the lining of the intestines.