Which patients benefit from post-implant CT dosimetry after real-time intraoperative planning for low dose rate prostate brachytherapy? Case series and systematic literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Mitina ◽  
David Christie ◽  
Brendan Hill ◽  
Nigel Middlebrook ◽  
Nikita Nadezhdin
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Dose Rate ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Prostate Brachytherapy ◽  
Low Dose Rate ◽  
Ct Dosimetry ◽  
Intraoperative Planning

scholarly journals Case Report: Role of an Iodinated Rectal Hydrogel Spacer, SpaceOAR Vue™, in the Context of Low-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy, for Enhanced Post-Operative Contouring to Aid in Accurate Implant Evaluation and Dosimetry

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Gross ◽  
Jiankui Yuan ◽  
Daniel Spratt ◽  
Elisha Fredman
Keyword(s):  
Dose Rate ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Rectal Wall ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Prostate Brachytherapy ◽  
Anterior Rectal Wall ◽  
Posterior Aspect ◽  
Low Dose Rate ◽  
Ldr Brachytherapy ◽  
Risk Patients

We present a case series of 13 consecutive patients with prostate cancer treated with low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy, utilizing SpaceOAR Vue™, the recent iodinated iteration of the SpaceOAR™ hydrogel rectal spacer. Low- and favorable intermediate-risk patients receiving monotherapy and unfavorable intermediate- and high-risk patients undergoing a brachytherapy boost were included. Permanent brachytherapy can result in subacute and late rectal toxicity, and precise contouring of the anterior rectal wall and posterior aspect of the prostate is essential for accurate dosimetry to confirm a safe implant. Clearly visible on non-contrast CT imaging, SpaceOAR Vue™ can substantially aid in post-implant contouring and analysis. Not previously described in the literature in the context of LDR brachytherapy, we demonstrate the added clinical benefit of placing a well-visualized rectal spacer.

Hemi-gland focal low dose rate prostate brachytherapy: An analysis of dosimetric outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Laing ◽  
Adrian Franklin ◽  
Jennifer Uribe ◽  
Alex Horton ◽  
Santiago Uribe-Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Rate ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Prostate Brachytherapy ◽  
Low Dose Rate
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