Use of expanders for protection of viscera during irradiation of pelvic tumors in children.
The authors describe a new technique for radioprotection of pelvic viscera by placement of expanders in the subperitoneal area before irradiation of pelvic tumors. They use round shape sub-cutaneous expanders, the volume corresponding to children's weight. Seven patients were treated with excellent results, and minor complications: 2 rectitis due to unsatisfactory displacement of rectum by the balloon. There were no complications related to the device itself. The prosthesis was easy to withdraw. This method seems a safe and effective technique in protecting viscera.
Helardot
P G
PG
Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Saint Vincent de Paul, Paris, France.
Wakim
A
A
Benammar
S
S
Habrand
J L
JL
D000077:Acetabulum; D000293:Adolescent; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000528:radiation effects; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012512:Sarcoma, Ewing / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices