Application of rectal retractor for postprostatectomy salvage radiotherapy of prostate cancer: A case report and literature review

Application of rectal retractor for postprostatectomy salvage radiotherapy of prostate cancer: A case report and literature review

Abstract Using a rectal retractor (RR) during salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy is a promising approach for reducing dose to the rectum. The patient well tolerated the daily RR insertion. This area of research encourages researchers for a comprehensive evaluation of the role of the RR...

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Main Authors: Hamed Ghaffari, Mahdieh Afkhami Ardekani, Seyed Hadi Molana, Mohammad Haghparast, Mastaneh Sanei, Seied Rabi Mahdavi, Bahram Mofid, Aram Rostami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-11-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
IMRT
postprostatectomy
rectal dose
rectal retractor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2430

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