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Table 3 Planning target volume margins in each translational direction

From: Evaluation of inter-fraction and intra-fraction errors during volumetric modulated arc therapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients

 

ML (mm)

SI (mm)

AP (mm)

Initial inter-fraction

4.0

3.1

3.1

Residual inter-fraction

1.5

1.7

1.6

Intra-fraction

0.9

1.4

1.5

Total without CBCT correction

4.1

3.4

3.5

Total with CBCT correction

1.7

2.2

2.2

  1. ML, medial–lateral; SI, superior–inferior; AP, anterior–posterior; CBCT, cone beam computed tomography.