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ReviewTherapeutic advances in gastroenterology2025

Management of gastrointestinal adverse effects in immune-based combination therapy for advanced renal carcinoma: when the oncologist meets the gastroenterologist.

Angelo Del Gaudio, Loris Riccardo Lopetuso, Valeria Pavese, Erica Palesandro, Ilaria Campisi, Marcello Tucci, Franco Scaldaferri

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Review in Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Angelo Del GaudioIBD Unit, CEMAD, UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9356-5093
Loris Riccardo LopetusoIBD Unit, CEMAD, UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Valeria PaveseDepartment of Oncology, Cardinal Massaia Hospital, Asti, Italy.
Erica PalesandroOncology Unit, Agnelli Hospital, Pinerolo, Turin, Italy.
Ilaria CampisiSchool of Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Marcello TucciDepartment of Oncology, Cardinal Massaia Hospital, Asti, Italy.
Franco ScaldaferriIBD Unit, CEMAD, UOC di Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The advent of combination immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), leveraging immune checkpoint inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors to improve survival outcomes. However, these advancements come with a significant challenge: the management of adverse effects, which can impair patients' quality of life and lead to therapy discontinuation. This review explores the prevalence, mechanisms, and management of gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity associated with immunotherapy combinations for mRCC from the gastroenterologist's perspective. Diarrhea, colitis, nausea, and vomiting are the most frequently reported adverse events, often necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for timely diagnosis and intervention to mitigate risks and ensure therapeutic continuity. We highlight the management strategies, ranging from symptomatic treatment and dietary modifications to advanced therapies for severe cases, even discussing the emerging approaches for refractory cases. By integrating oncological and gastroenterological expertise, clinicians can optimize outcomes for patients while minimizing GI-related complications.

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colitisimmune checkpoint inhibitorsimmune-related adverse effectsimmune systemtyrosine kinase inhibitors

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PMID40785798
PMCPMC12334833

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