Rectal separation using hydroxypropyl methylcellulose in intracavitary brachytherapy of cervical cancer: an innovative approach

摘要

Purpose: This study was initiated to prove feasibility of hydrogel application in recto-vaginal space in intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) of cervical cancer in order to reduce rectal toxicity. Material and methods: In a case of stage IIB cervical cancer