How do you approach rectal spacer for the patient with renal failure?
Given that it is cleared from the body by renal filtration, are you concerned about clearance issues?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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Have not come across this but I would presume it would be filtered with dialysis in pts with renal failure.
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