Hypovolemic shock after pelvic radiotherapy. A rare combination leading to a devastating complication.

CONCLUSION: In our case we faced with the rapid and severe degeneration of pelvic anatomy determined by the sum of vascular alterations following hypovolemic shock and pelvic tissues alteration after radiotherapy. It seems essential not to underestimate the exponential outcome of a similar unusual combination of events. KEY WORDS: Anal carcinoma, Hypovolemic shock, Pelvic radiotherapy, Rectal necrosis. PMID: 31310243 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research