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Table 3 Comparison of carotid artery doses in T1N0 patient with anterior lesion and arytenoid sparing (Prescription dose 6300 cGy).

From: An investigation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy versus conventional two-dimensional and 3D-conformal radiation therapy for early stage larynx cancer

 

Bilateral Carotid Dmean (cGy)

Bilateral Carotid Dmax (cGy)

Clinical Tight Plan

1493

5295

Clinical Loose Plan

5363

6302

3D Plan (0.5 cm margin)

3417

6365

IMRT plan (0.5 cm margin)

1946

5403

IMRT plan with arytenoid sparing

804

3032