Rationale for Utilization of Hydrogel Rectal Spacers in Dose Escalated SBRT for the Treatment of Unfavorable Risk Prostate Cancer

Rationale for Utilization of Hydrogel Rectal Spacers in Dose Escalated SBRT for the Treatment of Unfavorable Risk Prostate Cancer

In this review we outline the current evidence for the use of hydrogel rectal spacers in the treatment paradigm for prostate cancer with external beam radiation therapy. We review their development, summarize clinical evidence, risk of adverse events, best practices for placement, treatment planning...

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Main Authors: Michael C. Repka, Michael Creswell, Jonathan W. Lischalk, Michael Carrasquilla, Matthew Forsthoefel, Jacqueline Lee, Siyuan Lei, Nima Aghdam, Shaan Kataria, Olusola Obayomi-Davies, Brian T. Collins, Simeng Suy, Ryan A. Hankins, Sean P. Collins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
prostate
hydrogel
rectal spacer
radiotherapy
radiation therapy
SBRT
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.860848/full

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