Eventration of the diaphragm: an unusual cause of radiation-induced diarrhoea

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1995;7(4):264-5. doi: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80617-x.

Abstract

We report a patient with carcinoma of the breast who was undergoing postoperative radiotherapy, and who developed transient acute diarrhoea due to the presence of diaphragmatic eventration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / surgery
  • Diaphragmatic Eventration / complications*
  • Diarrhea / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / adverse effects