Abstract
Purpose of Review: The objective of this review is to critically evaluate recent literature on the urinary complications following pelvic radiation for malignancy in women. Recent Findings: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) manifest in a significant population of women post-radiation with confirmed objective findings on urodynamic evaluation. Other serious consequences such as fistula, hemorrhagic cystitis, and strictures are less common but can be significant. Summary: The sequelae of radiation on the female lower urinary tract can range from mild symptoms to those requiring major surgical intervention. Therefore, post-radiotherapy patients must be approached with vigilance in conjunction with thorough preoperative counseling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 280-287 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Radiation cystitis
- Radiation injury
- Rectovaginal fistula
- Ureteral obstruction
- Vesicovaginal fistula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology