Table 1 α/β ratios for different normal-tissue end points
From: Biology of high single doses of IORT: RBE, 5 R’s, and other biological aspects
End point | α/β | 95% c.i. | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Breast shrinkage | 3.5 Gy | 0.7; 6.7 Gy | [72] |
Breast induration | 4 Gy | 2.3; 5.6 Gy | [72] |
Telangiectasia | 3.8 Gy | 1.8; 5.7 Gy | [72] |
Breast oedema | 4.7 Gy | 2.4; 7.0 Gy | [72] |
Skin fibrosis | 1.7 Gy | 0.6; 2.6 Gy | [146] |
Telangiectasia | 2.6–2.8 Gy | see references in | [147] |
Pneumonitis | 4.0 Gy | 2.2; 5.8 Gy | [148] |
Lung fibrosis (radiol.) | 3.1 Gy | −0.2; 8,5 Gy | [149] |