Long-term prognosis in patients with severe late radiation enteropathy: a prospective cohort study.

Aim: To assess persistent symptoms and mortality in a cohort of patients with severe (grade 3-4) radiation enteropathy, 59 patients were followed up after 15-18 years.

Methods: Fifty-nine patients were prospectively enrolled by twelve surgical departments. Primary malignant disease, radiation therapy and surgical management were recorded at inclusion.