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Table 3 Rectal toxicity according to S-RS grading scale at the completion of RT

From: Feasibility and radiation induced toxicity regarding the first application of transperineal implementation of biocompatible balloon for high dose radiotherapy in patients with prostate carcinoma

 

Grade 1

Subjective

 

Tenesmus

Occasional urgency

 

1/15

Mucosal loss

Occasional

 

2/15

Sphincter control

Occasional

 

-

Stool frequency

2-4 per day

 

5/15

Pain

Occasional & minimal

 

5/15

Objective

 

Bleeding

Occult

 

-

Mucosa-surface

Localized-spotted congested mucosa

 

3/15

Ulceration

Superficial 1 cm2

 

1/15

  1. Only Grade I acute toxicity was noted.