| Literature DB >> 25407867 |
Helen A McNair1, Linda Wedlake2, Irene M Lips3, Jervoise Andreyev4, Marco Van Vulpen3, David Dearnaley5.
Abstract
While the importance of a consistent rectal volume during radiation therapy planning and treatment for patients receiving radiation therapy to the prostate is recognized, there is no clear guidance as to the most effective method. This review examines the evidence for the efficacy of rectal preparations. Eighteen papers were found where the primary aim was to investigate a rectal emptying intervention and included 5 different strategies. These included evacuation techniques, dietary interventions, laxatives, and enemas and were either investigated alone or in combination. There is no robust evidence to recommend one rectal emptying strategy over another. Further investigation in adequately powered clinical trials is advised.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID： 25407867 DOI： 10.1016/j.prro.2014.06.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pract Radiat Oncol ISSN： 1879-8500