Minimize the side effects of prostate radiation therapy with Barrigel. Radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer uses high energy beams to destroy and stop the spread of cancer cells. These high energy beams can negatively affect healthy tissues surrounding the prostate. Due to its close proximity to the prostate, the rectum is most at risk for radiation exposure. Barrigel Rectal Spacer can help minimize prostate radiation side effects by temporarily positioning the rectum away from the prostate. By creating space between the prostate and the rectum, Barrigel moves the healthy organ out of radiation beam exposure. Let's look at how Barrigel works. In rectal spacing, achieving complete and even coverage of the healthy tissue surrounding the prostate is crucial for protection from unwanted radiation exposure. The more even and consistent the rectal spacer, the more protection it provides the healthy tissue. Barrigel remains soft and pliable during insertion, your doctor to sculpt the spacer in place. The result is a custom implant tailored to your anatomy, offering more personalised coverage for more complete protection. Barrigel remains in place throughout the course of your radiation treatment, maintaining the space between your prostate and rectum until it is safely absorbed by your body. The seminal vesicles, which produce seminal fluid, are often exposed to radiation when treating prostate cancer. Protecting the rectum from seminal vesicle radiation exposure can help further reduce potential side effects. Barrigel is made from non animal stabilised hyaluronic acid known as NASHA. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the human body and is highly and fully absorbable by the body. NASHA has been used for over two decades in more than fifty million procedures in men, women and children worldwide. To learn more about the benefits of Barrigel Rectal Spacer, visit barrigel.com.
