After pelvic irradiation, how often do you recommend that female patients use a vaginal dilator and for how long?
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Radiation Oncology · Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
The need for a vaginal dilator is dependent on the degree of stenosis, and related to the total dose, dose per fraction for HDR brachy patients, and patients underlying tendency to form scar tissue. In general we suggest evaluation by the physician every 3 months. If it appears that scar tissue con...