Table 3 The volumes and dosage of GTV and PTV and short-term response rate of both arms
| Characteristic | Arm without CTV | Arm with CTV | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volumes (cm3) | |||
| GTV | 38.3 ± 5.0 | 37.3 ± 3.8 | 0.329 |
| PTV | 199.2 ± 19.1 | 327.4 ± 26.5 | 0.000 |
| Dosage(Gy) | |||
| GTV | 67.1 ± 2.0 | 66.7 ± 2.5 | 0.386 |
| PTV | 61.2 ± 2.0 | 60.8 ± 2.2 | 0.328 |
| Short-term response | 0.973 | ||
| CR | 18 | 12 | |
| PR | 29 | 18 | |
| SD | 7 | 5 | |
| PD | 0 | 0 |
