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Table 1 Average dose exposure to the rectum, small bowel and bladder

From: Helical intensity-modulated Radiotherapy of the Pelvic Lymph Nodes with Integrated Boost to the Prostate Bed - Initial Results of the PLATIN 3 Trial

Rectum

Maximum anterior rectal wall

71.4 Gy ± 1.1 Gy

V40 Gy

41.0% ± 13.8% / 41 ml ± 14 ml

V60 Gy

9.5% ± 5.7% / 10 ml ± 6 ml

V70 Gy

1.0% ± 1.5% / 1 ml ± 1 ml

Small bowel

Maximum

53.1 Gy ± 1.2 Gy

V20 Gy

42.1% ± 15.2% / 672 ml ± 243 ml

V40 Gy

10.3% ± 6.3% / 164 ml ± 101 ml

Bladder

V40 Gy

40.9% ± 8.8% / 125 ml ± 27 ml

V60 Gy

13.2% ± 8.2% / 40 ml ± 25 ml

V70 Gy

3.5% ± 3.6% / 11 ml ± 11 ml