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Table 2 DVH parameters for the PTV, OARs, and MU

From: Feasibility study of volumetric modulated arc therapy with Halcyon™ linac for total body irradiation

 

Parameters

PTV

D98%

8.9 Gy (74.2%)

 

D95%

10.1 Gy (84.2%)

 

D50%

12.6 Gy (105%)

 

D2%

14.2 Gy (118%)

Lung

Dmean

9.6 Gy

 

V12Gy

4.5%

 

V5Gy

100%

Left lung

Dmean

9.6 Gy

 

V12Gy

5.4%

 

V5Gy

100%

Right lung

Dmean

9.5 Gy

 

V12Gy

3.1%

 

V5Gy

100%

Kidney

Dmean

8.5 Gy

 

V12Gy

0%

Left kidney

Dmean

8.4 Gy

 

V12Gy

0%

Right kidney

Dmean

8.5 Gy

 

V12Gy

0%

Lens

Dmean

8.9 Gy

Testes

Dmax

5.8 Gy

 

Dmean

4.4 Gy

Total MU

 

8996

HI

 

0.42

  1. DVH, dose-volume histogram; PTV, planning target volume; OARs, organs at risk; MU, monitor units; D98%, dose to 98% of the volume; D95%, dose to 95% of the volume; D50%, dose to 50% of the volume; D2%, dose to 2% of the volume; Dmean, mean dose; V12Gy, total volume receiving 12 Gy; V5Gy, total volume receiving 5 Gy; Dmax, maximum dose