Table 3 Balloon status during radiotherapy and throughout follow-up
| Â | 1Â week after implantation | During radiotherapy | 3Â months post implant | 6Â months post implant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Number of patients | |||
Patients evaluated: | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Balloon in place: | 26 | 23 | 23 | 2 |
Balloon fully inflated: | 26 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
Balloon partly inflated: | — — — | — — — | 4 | 0 |
Balloon deflated: | — — — | — — — | 4 | 23 |