Assessment of Bioprotect’s Biodegradable Balloon System as a Rectal Spacer in Radiotherapy: An Animal Study on Tissue Response and Biocompatibility

Assessment of Bioprotect’s Biodegradable Balloon System as a Rectal Spacer in Radiotherapy: An Animal Study on Tissue Response and Biocompatibility

Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men, emphasizing the need for effective treatment strategies. Dose-escalated external beam radiotherapy shows promise in improving outcomes but presents challenges due to radiation effects on nearby structures, such as the rectum. Innovative techni...

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Main Authors: Yuval Ramot, Tal Levin-Harrus, Adva Ezratty, Michal Steiner, Nati Ezov, Abraham J. Domb, Muhammad Abdel-Haq, Shaul Shohat, Liron Aperman, Lee Adler, Oleg Dolkart, Abraham Nyska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
prostate cancer
rectal spacer
Bioprotect balloon
radiotherapy
biodegradable balloon
tissue response
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/12/2744

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