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

  • By

  • S. Vaggers

  • B. P. Rai

  • E. C. P. Chedgy

  • A. de la Taille

  • B. K. Somani

  • August 25, 2020

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    Polyethylene glycol-based hydrogel spacers effectively increase the distance between the prostate and rectum during prostate brachytherapy.

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    The systematic review included 9 studies with 671 patients receiving PEG spacers and 537 controls without spacers.

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    PEG hydrogel spacers significantly reduce rectal radiation exposure, thereby minimizing gastrointestinal toxicity.

  • 4

    DuraSeal and SpaceOAR are the primary PEG hydrogel spacers used, with SpaceOAR being favored in recent studies.

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    The review highlights variations in insertion techniques and emphasizes the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis during procedures.

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

  • by S. Vaggers, B. P. Rai, E. C. P. Chedgy, A. de la Taille, B. K. Somani

  • August 25, 2020

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