Toxicity management for duodenal/gastric ulceration after pancreas SBRT

Authored by Nina Sanford, published on 2026-04-17 07:53:57.0

How Dr. Nina Sanford, Associate Professor and Chief of Gastrointestinal Radiation at UT Southwestern manages duodenal/gastric ulceration after pancreas Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).  Originally posted on YouTube 'Managing Toxicity from Radiotherapy to Upper GI Cancers (esophagus, pancreas, liver)' by Dr. Sanford. 

  1. Duodenal/Gastric Ulceration after Pancreas SBRT
    • Months–years after SBRT
      • Epigastric pain / melena / anemia / nausea
        • Suspect ulceration
          • EGD
            • Bleeding only
          • Medical therapy
            • Consider stent
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