A prospective trial of volumetric intensity-modulated arc therapy vs conventional intensity modulated radiation therapy in advanced head and neck cancer

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World Journal of Clinical Oncology

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World J Clin Oncol. Apr 10, 2012; 3(4): 57-62
Published online Apr 10, 2012. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v3.i4.57

Table 1 Critical structure dose tolerances

Critical structure/organ at risk	Dose (Gy)
Ant tongue (1/2 or 1/3)	70
Brainstem	54
Brain - 50%	54
Brachial plexus	60
Spinal cord	45
Cochlea	30
Parotid – 50%	30

Citation: Fung-Kee-Fung SD, Hackett R, Hales L, Warren G, Singh AK. A prospective trial of volumetric intensity-modulated arc therapy vs conventional intensity modulated radiation therapy in advanced head and neck cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2012; 3(4): 57-62
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v3/i4/57.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v3.i4.57