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Table 2 Dose constraints used in IMRT treatment planning

From: Intensity modulated radiotherapy of upper abdominal malignancies: dosimetric comparison with 3D conformal radiotherapy and acute toxicity

Organ

Volume

Dose

Ipsilateral kidney

33%

<18 Gy

 

20%

<28 Gy

Contralateral kidney

30%

<6 Gy

 

55%

<12 Gy

Bowel

Maximum dose

48 Gy

 

15%

<45 Gy

Spinal cord

Maximum dose

40 Gy

Liver

60%

<30 Gy

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Radiation Oncology

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