Search for: [Abstract = "Introduction. Cervical cancer is still a major problem worldwide epidemiological. In cervical cancer, surgical methods are used, radiotherapy, chemotherapy. To theside effects of radiotherapy include radiation reactions and their incidence and severity depends on many factors. A major factor deteriorating the quality of life of patients are rectovaginal fistula \(RVF\). In the literature, the global incidence ofradiation\-induced RVF fistula is estimated at 0.3 \- 6% Aim of the study. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of radiotherapy used in the treatment of cervical cancer, the function of the lower gastrointestinal tract, urinary and genital tract, with particular emphasis on the impact of the functions of the anal sphincter complex, rated in anorectal manometry. Materials and methods. The study group enrolled 21 patients with carcinoma of the cervix and therefore radiotherapy. In each of the patients revealed the presence of radiation\-induced RVF. The control group consisted of 19 patients with rectal cancer and therefore treated with radiotherapy. In all patients treated and control groups underwent gynecological and proctological examination and anorectal manometry. Survey was then carried out using standardized forms and scales assessing such severity of symptoms of fecal incontinence by Jorge\-Wexner, the severity of early and late signs of radiation by EORTC"]

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