Trans-perineal implantation of radio-opaque treatment verification markers into the prostate: an assessment of procedure related morbidity, patient acceptability and accuracy.
On-line imaging of prostate markers can be used to compensate for errors in radiation delivery. This study assessed the patient acceptability and morbidity associated with the trans-perineal route of implantation. A minority experienced acute pain or bleeding. Placement was accurate in all but one subject. An operator related learning curve exists. Although this is an invasive procedure most patients found it acceptable. Implementation for routine clinical practice is feasible.
Academic Department of Radiation Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Clinical Research Fellow, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK.
Ann M
AM
Henry
Cathy
C
Wilkinson
James P
JP
Wylie
John P
JP
Logue
Pat
P
Price
Vincent S
VS
Khoo
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage