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Table 1 Dose-volume constraints for the PTVs and OAR

From: Effectiveness of Multi-Criteria Optimization-based Trade-Off exploration in combination with RapidPlan for head & neck radiotherapy planning

PTV/Organ

Dose-Volume constraint

PTV1 (65Gy prescribed in 30 fractions)

99% volume more than 90% of the dose

95% volume more than 95% of the dose

5% volume less than 105% of the dose

2% volume less than 107% of the dose

PTVLR (54Gy prescribed in 30 fractions)

99% volume more than 90% of the dose

95% volume more than 95% of the dose

PRV Spinal cord

The dose for 1% of the volume is limited to 44Gy and no part should receive more than 48 Gy

PRV Brainstem

48 Gy was restricted to no more than 1% of the volume

Optic Nerve

50 Gy was restricted to no more than 1% of the volume

Optic Chiasm

50 Gy was restricted to no more than 1% of the volume

Parotids

The maximum mean dose is limited to 24 Gy

Larynx

The maximum mean dose is limited to 40 Gy