PEG Hydrogel Spacing

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** The use of a proprietary PEG-based hydrogel spacer to improve contouring accuracy and temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate in patients who are undergoing prostate cancer radiation therapy thereby minimizing the radiation dose delivered to non-targeted areas.

**Synonyms:** - Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Spacing - SpaceIT Hydrogel Spacing - SpaceOAR Vue - SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel - SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel Spacing - SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel Spacing - SpaceOAR Vue System