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Malabsorption, CTCAE

MedGen UID:
368423
•Concept ID:
C1963165
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Finding

Definition

A disorder characterized by inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal marked discomfort, bloating and diarrhea. [from NCI]

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Structured gastroenterological intervention and improved outcome for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy.
Henson CC, Davidson SE, Ang Y, Babbs C, Crampton J, Kelly M, Lal S, Limdi JK, Whatley G, Swindell R, Makin W, McLaughlin J
Support Care Cancer 2013 Aug;21(8):2255-65. Epub 2013 Mar 21 doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1782-y. PMID: 23512314

Diagnosis

Structured gastroenterological intervention and improved outcome for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy.
Henson CC, Davidson SE, Ang Y, Babbs C, Crampton J, Kelly M, Lal S, Limdi JK, Whatley G, Swindell R, Makin W, McLaughlin J
Support Care Cancer 2013 Aug;21(8):2255-65. Epub 2013 Mar 21 doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1782-y. PMID: 23512314

Therapy

Structured gastroenterological intervention and improved outcome for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy.
Henson CC, Davidson SE, Ang Y, Babbs C, Crampton J, Kelly M, Lal S, Limdi JK, Whatley G, Swindell R, Makin W, McLaughlin J
Support Care Cancer 2013 Aug;21(8):2255-65. Epub 2013 Mar 21 doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1782-y. PMID: 23512314

Clinical prediction guides

Structured gastroenterological intervention and improved outcome for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy.
Henson CC, Davidson SE, Ang Y, Babbs C, Crampton J, Kelly M, Lal S, Limdi JK, Whatley G, Swindell R, Makin W, McLaughlin J
Support Care Cancer 2013 Aug;21(8):2255-65. Epub 2013 Mar 21 doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1782-y. PMID: 23512314

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