Polyethylene glycol-based hydrogel rectal spacers for prostate brachytherapy: a systematic review with a focus on technique

INTRODUCTION: Radiation dose to the rectum in prostate brachytherapy (PBT) can be reduced by the use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel spacers. This reduces the rate of rectal toxicity and allows dose escalation to the prostate. Our objectives were to provide an overview of technique for injecti...

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Published in:World J Urol
Main Authors: Vaggers, S., Rai, B. P., Chedgy, E. C. P., de la Taille, A., Somani, B. K.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2020
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8217059/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32840655
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00345-020-03414-6
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