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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
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Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___.
- The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___.
- If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
- The symptoms and extent of radiation colitis are variable and usually develop insidiously. The symptoms depend on the dose and duration of the radiation and how sensitive the bowel is to radiation. In acute radiation colitis, symptoms usually start shortly after commencement of radiation therapy and progress reaching a peak 1 to 2 weeks later. The symptoms of acute radiation colitis may not start for up to 3 months after commencement of radiation. In most cases, the symptoms of acute radiation colitis are self-limiting and resolve following termination of radiation therapy. The symptoms of chronic radiation colitis often become noticeable months to years after the completion of radiotherapy. The symptoms may occasionally follow acute radiation colitis. However, previous acute radiation colitis does not increase the risk of a patient developing chronic radiation colitis. Also, absence of acute radiation colitis, does not prevent chronic radiation colitis from occurring. Treatment is required for chronic radiation colitis because resolution of the symptoms is uncommon without intervention
Complications
Common complications of [disease name] include:
- [Complication 1]
- [Complication 2]
- Risk of development of the secondary malignancy"www.gastrojournal.org".
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [--]%.
- Depending on the extent of the [tumor/disease progression] at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor/good/excellent.
- The presence of [characteristic of disease] is associated with a particularly [good/poor] prognosis among patients with [disease/malignancy].
- [Subtype of disease/malignancy] is associated with the most favorable prognosis.
- The prognosis varies with the [characteristic] of tumor; [subtype of disease/malignancy] have the most favorable prognosis.