Ozone Therapy in the Management of Persistent Radiation-Induced Rectal Bleeding in Prostate Cancer Patients

Introduction. Persistent radiation-induced proctitis and rectal bleeding are debilitating complications with limited therapeutic options. We present our experience with ozone therapy in the management of such refractory rectal bleeding. Methods. Patients (n=12) previously irradiated for prostate can...

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Main Authors: Bernardino Clavo, Norberto Santana-Rodriguez, Pedro Llontop, Dominga Gutierrez, Daniel Ceballos, Charlin Méndez, Gloria Rovira, Gerardo Suarez, Dolores Rey-Baltar, Laura Garcia-Cabrera, Gregorio Martínez-Sánchez, Dolores Fiuza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/480369