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A 71-year-old man presented to his physician with rectal bleeding and pain, which was attributed to radiation proctitis following therapy for adenocarcinoma of the prostate. He subsequently developed a potentially life-threatening complication of sepsis while awaiting follow up care for a spontaneous rectal perforation. The commentary addresses the importance of early identification and timely intervention in the event of treatment failure and the post-discharge follow-up programs to improve care coordination and communication during transitions of care.
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Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research; February 8, 2023.
Washington, DC: VA Office of the Inspector General; February 2, 2023. Report no. 22-01363-52.