Rectal wall sparing effect of a rectal retractor in prostate intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Conclusion: The application of a RR showed a remarkable rectal sparing effect during prostate IMRT. This may lead to reduced acute and late rectal toxicities in prostate IMRT.

Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - June 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hamed Ghaffari Aram Rostami Mahdieh Afkhami Ardekani Bahram Mofid Seied Rabi Mahdavi Source Type: research