We documented the incidence of complications after SpaceOAR placement, before and after undergoing radiation therapy. There was a spectrum of complications in this patient cohort, ranging from pelvic pain to more severe complications such as rectal perforation abscess and fistula. Severe complications ...
New Data Presented at ASTRO 2024 Further Demonstrate the Safety and Efficacy of Barrigel™ Rectal Spacer, the First and Only Sculptable Hyaluronic Acid Rectal Spacer, in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer(1-3) Published Oct 17, 2024 6:45am EDT • Barrigel...
As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain...
Quality of life after radiation therapy for prostate cancer with a hydrogel spacer: 5-year results. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2017;99:374–7. 35. Klotz T, Mathers MJ, Lazar Y, Gagel B. Use of hydrogel as spacer in Denovier's space: optimization of IMRT radiotherapy of localized ...
bleeding and the abdominal pain of ischemic colitis is usually severe and usually does not subside on its own. Sometimes ischemic colitis can be severe enough to need surgery or in some cases can be fatal. If the ischemic area is small, the colonic ulcers can sometimes heal after a few ...
Rectal pain can be sharp or itchy, and hurt when you sit or walk. It is often caused by pressure from constipation, irritation from hemorrhoids, or an anal fissure. There are creams that can ease inflammation and pain, and ways to treat the underlying conditions. ...
while the others present for clinical observation because of rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits, pain (more likely related to involvement/compression of other organs, bones or nerves), nonhealing perineal wound (especially after abdominoperineal resection), perineal mass, bowel obstruction, etc....
The accuracy of MRI, endorectal ultrasonography, and computed tomography in predicting the response of locally advanced rectal cancer after preoperative therapy: a metaanalysis. Surgery. 2016;159(3):688–99. Article PubMed Google Scholar Sauer R, Becker H, Hohenberger W, et al. Preoperative ...
Despite complete surgical resection of the tumour, 15–50% of the patients will have a local pelvic relapse after conventional surgery 1, 2, 3. A local recurrence causes profound morbidity that severely impairs quality of life and usually leads to death. Symptoms include intractable pain, ...
Sexual and urinary dysfunction occur frequently after rectal surgery. Total mesorectal excision (TME) is currently the optimal technique for resection of rectal cancer, providing superior carcinological and functional outcomes. Age, pre-operative radiation therapy, abdominoperineal resection, and surgery ...