Association Between Perirectal Spacer Use and Short-Term Complications Following Prostate Radiation Therapy in a National Claims Based Analysis.

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• This research aims to analyze the impact of perirectal spacer use on complications following prostate radiation therapy.
• Conducted a large observational claims-based analysis
• Examined short-term complications post-radiotherapy
• Evaluated urinary and rectal toxicities alongside healthcare costs
• Perirectal spacer use reduced short-term urinary toxicities
• No significant difference in rectal toxicity observed
• Healthcare costs were lower with spacer use