Radiotherapy dose-distribution to the perirectal fat space (PRS) is related to gastrointestinal control-related complications

Radiotherapy dose-distribution to the perirectal fat space (PRS) is related to gastrointestinal control-related complications

Traditionally rectal symptoms following pelvic/prostate radiotherapy are correlated to the dosimetry of the anorectum or a substructure of this. It has been suggested that the perirectal fat space (PRS) surrounding the rectum may also be relevant. This study considers the delineation and dosimetry o...

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Main Authors: S.L. Gulliford, S. Ghose, M.A. Ebert, A. Kennedy, J. Dowling, J. Mitra, D.J. Joseph, J.W. Denham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405630817300320

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