ArticleCureus2023
Perineal Abscess Following SpaceOAR Insertion.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Periprostatic Abscess Extending to the Perineum Following Hydrogel Spacer Placement: A Case Report.IJU case reports · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic Fenestration for Abscess Following SpaceOAR Placement-Case Report.IJU case reports · 2026Article
- Patients with a Short Distance Between the Prostate and the Rectum Are Appropriate Candidates for Hydrogel Spacer Placement to Prevent Short-Term Rectal Hemorrhage After External-Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Hydrogel spacer infection during prostate cancer radiotherapy: a case report of successful abscess management through radical prostatectomy.International cancer conference journal · 2025Article
- Bowel Disorder Incidence and Rectal Spacer Use in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy.JAMA network open · 2025Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
This case report discusses a 64-year-old male who presented with a perineal abscess following the insertion of the SpaceOAR hydrogel, highlighting a rare but potentially serious complication of the hydrogel. Hydrogel spacers have become integral in prostate cancer radiotherapy by reducing rectal toxicity. Ensuring proper technique, prophylactic antibiotics, and vigilant post-insertion monitoring are crucial for averting complications. This case underscores the significance of early diagnosis and management in preventing severe consequences and emphasizes the need for a high index of clinical suspicion when patients present with post-insertion symptoms.
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