Case report of the first use of a hydrogel rectal spacer for prostate cancer reirradiation via LDR brachytherapy: applications and technical notes

Case report of the first use of a hydrogel rectal spacer for prostate cancer reirradiation via LDR brachytherapy: applications and technical notes

IntroductionProstate cancer remains a prevalent malignancy among men, often necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies for effective management of recurrent cases. This article examines the critical role of a biodegradable hydrogel spacer, which creates a temporary interspace between the prosta...

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Main Authors: Amina Lazrek, Sebastiano Finocchi Ghersi, Adeline Petre, Sarah Houabes, Anne-Agathe Serre, Frederic Gassa, Magali Sandt, Cecile Laude, Camille Roukoz, Salvatore Cozzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
rectal spacer
hydrogel spacer
prostate reirradiation
prostate cancer
brachytherapy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1494304/full
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