Rectal spacer reduces gastrointestinal toxicity from hypofractionated prostate radiation
Recent findings suggest that rectal spacers containing hyaluronic acid can reduce the risk of gastrointestinal toxicity from hypofractionated prostate cancer radiotherapy. Hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer is more convenient and cost-effective than conventionally fractionated radiotherapy but is associated with greater grade 2 acute gastrointestinal toxic effects. The rectal spacer creates distance between the prostate and […]