Table 2 Adverse events during the balloon implantation and radiotherapy period
| Â | Balloon implant procedure | Radiotherapy period |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Number of patients (%) | |
Number of patients evaluated: | 26 | 23 |
Pain at the perineal skin (1 & 7 VAS score): | 7 (27) | — — — — — — — |
Acute pain in the anus (2 & 9 VAS score): | 4 (15) | — — — — — — — |
Acute urinary retention: | 3 (12) | 1 (4) |
Dysuria and Nocturia (grade 1–2): | 3(12) | 15 (65) |
Penile bleeding: | 1 (4) | — — — — — — — |
Proctitis (Grade 1): | — — — — — — — | 2 (8) |
Diarrhea (Grade 1): | — — — — — — — | 4 (17) |
Signs of blood in feces (Grade 1): | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |
Constipation (Grade 1): | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |
Erectile dysfunction: | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |
Pruritus: | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |
Fatigue | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |
Decreased urine flow: | — — — — — — — | 1 (4) |