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Which modality of RT to choose?

SRS retrospective data

incidence of radiation-induced optic neuropathy:

2% for single doses of 8–12 Gy

>10% for doses of 12–15 Gy to the optic apparatus

cranial nerves in the cavernous sinus:

maximum dose is 16–18 Gy

brainstem

maximum dose of 12–13 Gy

24/10/2017

Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

2013;

87

:524–7

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