General characteristics and clinical evolution

The diagnoses found were cervical cancer (14), endometrial cancer (3), uterine rhabdomyosarcoma (1) and invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vaginal dome (1). There was previous resective surgery in 6 cases. Upon admission, some nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms were recorded. During PR, symptoms appeared such as: diarrhea (74%), abdominal discomfort (47%), nausea (32%) and intestinal cramps (16%), among others. 12 patients (63%) reported urological symptoms secondary to RP. The diarrhea episodes were intermittent and mild in intensity (short duration, without dehydration, without alterations in daily work or nighttime sleep).

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