Table 1 Dose objectives used in Auto-Planning for the optimization of head and neck plans
From: Evaluation of an automated knowledge based treatment planning system for head and neck
Constraint | Priority | |
|---|---|---|
Myelon | Dmax < 43Gy | Medium |
Brainstem | Dmax < 48Gy | Medium |
Parotid | Mean dose < 22Gy | High |
Parotid | Mean dose < 15Gy | Medium |
Oral mucosa | Mean dose < 20Gy | High |
Oral mucosa | Mean dose < 12Gy | Low |
Pharynx | Dmax < 45Gy | Medium |
Pharynx | Mean dose < 20Gy | High |
Pharynx | Mean dose < 15Gy | Medium |
Plexus | Dmax < 61Gy | Medium |
Mandibular bones | Dmax < 60Gy | Medium |
Mandibular bones | Mean dose < 22Gy | Medium |
Brain | Dmax < 48Gy | Medium |
Brain | Mean dose < 20Gy | Medium |
Dorsal neck tissue | Mean dose < 25Gy | Medium |