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Table 1 Mean, median, minimal and maximal absolute doses to the PTV for different fractionation regimens

From: Hypofractionated image-guided breath-hold SABR (Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy) of liver metastases – clinical results

PTV dose parameter

Dose (Gy)

(Mean value ± Standard deviation)

 

single-fraction

2 fractions

3 fractions

5 fractions

 

SABR (n = 12)

(n = 2)

(n = 3)

(n = 5)

D mean

26,07 ± 1,81

27,16 ± 3,87

33,92 ± 1,37

59,51 ± 0,58

D median

26,11 ± 1,79

27,12 ± 3,88

34,34 ± 1,47

59,89 ± 0,66

D min

23,9 ± 1,85

21,23 ± 3,31

26,56 ± 2,46

50,92 ± 8,00

D max

27,26 ± 2,06

29,3 ± 5,44

36,3 ± 0,89

62,48 ± 1,24

D 99

24,2 ± 2,62

25,65 ± 4,0

32,6 ± 2,55

57,54 ± 3,19

  1. D99: Dose encompassing 99% of the PTV.
  2. Abbreviations: Dmin, minimal dose; Dmax, maximal dose; Dmedian, median dose; Dmean, mean dose, PTV, Planning Target Volume.