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Pelvic insufficiency fractures after radiation therapy for pelvic cancer in female patients: an updated meta-analysis of 11,272 patients

  • By

  • Mingchen Gao

  • Zihan Qiu

  • Zhijian Xu

  • Chengliang Zhao

  • Feng Zhong

  • Tianlin Gao

  • March 24, 2026

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    Pelvic insufficiency fractures (PIFs) are a significant complication of radiation therapy for pelvic cancers, impacting patient quality of life.

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    The updated meta-analysis includes 11,272 cases, revealing a higher PIF rate than previously reported, with recent studies indicating rates of 28% to 32%.

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    Advanced radiation techniques, such as IMRT, may reduce the occurrence of PIF, but their latest impact on PIF rates remains uncertain.

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    Low bone mineral density, low BMI, and menopausal status are significant risk factors for PIF, necessitating comprehensive subgroup analysis.

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    The study aims to provide an updated incidence of RT-induced PIF and analyze influencing factors through systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Pelvic insufficiency fractures after radiation therapy for pelvic cancer in female patients: an updated meta-analysis of 11,272 patients

  • by Mingchen Gao, Zihan Qiu, Zhijian Xu, Chengliang Zhao, Feng Zhong, Tianlin Gao

  • March 24, 2026

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