Comparison of rectal volume definition techniques and their influence on rectal toxicity in patients with prostate cancer treated with 3D conformal radiotherapy: a dose-volume analysis

Comparison of rectal volume definition techniques and their influence on rectal toxicity in patients with prostate cancer treated with 3D conformal radiotherapy: a dose-volume analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To evaluate the impact of four different rectum contouring techniques and rectal toxicities in patients with treated with 3D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Clinical and dosimetric data w...

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Main Authors: Yavuz Melek, Efe Esma, Topkan Erkan, Onal Cem, Sonmez Serhat, Yavuz Aydin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/4/1/14

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