2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.03.058
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Anorectal Function After Three- Versus Two-Dimensional Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Prostate

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“…A different induction of the repair system is likewise possible. Supporting our findings, Yeoh et al [35] reported a significantly lower incidence of rectal urgency for patients after two-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (2D-CRT) versus 3D-CRT in spite of a considerably larger PTV -these patients have likewise been treated with a four-field technique and doses not exceeding 72 Gy.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…A different induction of the repair system is likewise possible. Supporting our findings, Yeoh et al [35] reported a significantly lower incidence of rectal urgency for patients after two-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (2D-CRT) versus 3D-CRT in spite of a considerably larger PTV -these patients have likewise been treated with a four-field technique and doses not exceeding 72 Gy.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…The consistency and frequency of bowel actions (number per week), frequency and severity of urgency of defecation, fecal incontinence, and rectal bleeding were evaluated using previously validated questionnaires (1,6,7,(9)(10)(11)(12).…”
Section: Measurement Variablesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As in previous studies, anorectal motor function was evaluated with a perfused sleeve and multiport anorectal assembly, with recordings of basal pressures and responses to contraction of the anal sphincter (squeeze) and increased intraabdominal pressure stored in a computer (1,6,11,12).…”
Section: Measurement Variablesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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