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Rectal Balloon

An air filled rectal balloon that is used for prostate immobilization in patients receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
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2019
2019
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Boost for Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer: A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study.
2012
2012
Comparison of Cone Beam CT and kV/kV Imaging Using Fiducial Marker for PTV margin Definition in IGRT of Localized Prostate Cancer
2006
2006
3-D Conformal radiotherapy of localized prostate cancer within an Austrian–German multicenter trial: a prospective study of patients' acceptance of the rectal balloon during treatment
ZusammenfassungHINTERGRUND: In der 3 dimensionalen Radiotherapie des lokalisierten Prostatakarzinoms wird zur Fixierung der… 
2001
2001
[Accuracy of pressure measurements obtained with a new rectal balloon catheter].
UNLABELLED The accuracy of measurements performed by a balloon catheter used to record abdominal pressure during urodynamic… 
1999
1999
[Significance of a rectal balloon as internal immobilization device in conformal radiotherapy of prostatic carcinoma].
BACKGROUND As known from the literature, prostate motion depends on different bladder and/or rectum fillings. The aim of this… 
1999
1999
A study of the effect of distension of the rectosigmoid junction on the rectum and anal canal with evidence of a rectosigmoid-rectal reflex.
PURPOSE To elucidate the role of the rectosigmoid junction (RSJ) in the mechanism of defecation. METHOD Fourteen healthy… 
1994
1994
Electromyography of the internal anal sphincter performed under endosonographic guidance description of a new method
PURPOSE: The aim of our study was to investigate internal anal sphincter electromyographic signals. METHODS: Electromyography of… 
1993
1993
The recto-levator reflex: the description of a new reflex and its clinical application. Preliminary report.
This communication embodies the description of a technique of recording a new reflex which I call "recto-levator reflex". The… 
1988
1988
Function of the striated anal sphincter during straining in control subjects and constipated patients with a radiologically normal rectum or idiopathic megacolon
The function of the striated anal sphincter during defaecation straining was recorded by manometry and electromyography (E.M.G… 
1981
1981
Direct transmural measurement of the detrusor pressure. A technique of detrusor pressure recording in micturition with intravesical and prevesical suprapubic catheters compared with recordings using…
A technique of suprapubic recording of intravesical and prevesical pressure is presented. We conclude that rapid intraabdominal… 
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