Rectal dose sparing and prostate immobilization using a rectal balloon in the treatment of prostate cancer with dose escalation conformal radiation therapy
ABSTRACT Objective The use of conformal radiation therapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the prostate has allowed for dose escalation and improved local control. The dose to the rectum is an important consideration in determining complication rates. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a...
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| Language: | en |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10539/5759 |