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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?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Have not come across this but I would presume it would be filtered with dialysis in pts with renal failure.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
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