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Radiotherapy in bleeding
• RT helps in
24-48 h
(think about transfusion if massive bleeding!)
• Schedules –
preferred hypofractionation:
– 1x 8-10 Gy,
– 3-5 x 4-8 Gy,
– 10 x 3 Gy
• Different definition of succes:
– no further bleeding,
– increased level of Hb
– less transfusions
– RT effective in vaginal bleeeding almost 100%, hemoptysis 86%,
upper GI - 90%
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