1272-1273 / 2001
Normal tissue effects and
LDR prostate brachythera
Acute effects
symptoms
ou
al
osa
Inflammation,
oedema,
hyperaemia, cellular
•
diarrhoea
•
tenesmus
•
mucoid discharge
•
•
•
loss with loss of
epithelial integrity
•
haematochezia
•
anorectal pain
•
cramps
•
injury – Acute effects –
py – rectal mucosa
tcome
management
Mostly self‐limiting
Resolves spontaneously
Typically takes
Reassurance
Pharmacological
•
Antidiarrhoeals
a few months
Does not generally convey
risk of late complications
•
Antispasmodics
•
laxatives
•
Dietary modification
•
Steroid enemas