… , and sparing of the anterior rectal wall is a prerequisite for safe … rectum can be achieved
by introducing a spacer material into the retroprostatic space, thus separating the anterior rectal …

… using surgical spacer placement and radiotherapy has been … photon radiotherapy for other
malignancies, such as rectal … of photon radiotherapy entails the use of unacceptable spacer …

… employed to limit rectal radiation dose during prostate radiotherapy. We … rectum dosimetry
and acute rectal toxicity in prostate cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy …

… of a prostate–rectum hydrogel spacer, was originated by the … plans by the use of a rectal
spacer. The latter suggestion, which … rectal dose sparing from the adoption of the rectal spacer in …

… The assessment of organ motion is a crucial feature for prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy
(SBRT). Rectal spacer may represent a helpful device in order to outdistance rectal wall …

… analysis of the rectal balloon vs injectable rectal spacer gel in decreasing rectal dose during
2 … immobilization bag (CIVCO Radiotherapy, Coralville, IA) for 3-sided contact, stereotactic …

… Placement of a perirectal spacer may offer a method to improve rectal dosimetry and toxicity
and should be considered when designing future clinical trials evaluating the safety and …

… into the body and cleared in the urine. There is a growing interest in rectal spacers, and …
the efficacy of SpaceOAR in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). However, until now …

… External beam radiotherapy by a variety of methods is a standard treatment option with …
with a rectal spacer, is an efficacious means to reduce acute and long-term rectal toxicity. …

… , and studies of other rectal spacers such as hyaluronic acid and rectal balloons. In order to
… rates when using a rectal spacer, even with high-dose radiotherapy regimens. These results …