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  • Title: [Rectal stenoses caused by carcinoma of the prostate. Apropos of 9 cases].
    Author: Dadoun D, Bonnet O, Peillon C, Sibert L, Muller JM, Grise P.
    Journal: Ann Urol (Paris); 1989; 23(4):313-6. PubMed ID: 2589827.
    Abstract:
    Rectal strictures are rare complications of prostatic cancer and are considered to be a sign of poor prognosis. The authors report 9 cases. In 5 cases, the cancer was already diagnosed and had been treated by endocrine therapy. All patients died during the months following onset of the intestinal symptoms despite diversion colostomy (4 cases) and high dose oestrogen therapy. Rectal strictures therefore have the same poor prognosis as escape from endocrine therapy. In 3 cases, the stricture was the presenting sign of the cancer in one case, the cancer was already known and treated by radiotherapy; in this case, survival depends on the hormone sensitivity of the cancer and one patient survived for 7 years with subsequent closure of the colostomy.
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