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Table 3 Crude incidence of acute GI toxicity in both groups according to RTOG/EORTC acute radiation morbidity criteria.

From: Comparison of conformal and intensity modulated radiation therapy techniques for treatment of pelvic tumors. Analysis of acute toxicity

Grade

IMRT group (n = 65)

CRT group (n = 69)

P value

0

28 (43.1%)

6 (8.7%)

<0.001

1

12 (18.5%)

13 (18.8%)

0.955

2

25 (38.5%)

45 (65.2%)

0.002

3

0 (0%)

5 (7.2%)

0.058*

  1. *Fisher's exact test