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Table 1 Critical central thoracic structure point dose limits

From: Radical stereotactic radiosurgery with real-time tumor motion tracking in the treatment of small peripheral lung tumors

Critical Structure

Maximum Point Dose Limit (Gy) (total for 3 fractions)

Spinal cord

18

Left ventricle

18

Esophagus

24

Main bronchus

30

Trachea

30

Aorta

30