Parameters for clinical outcome:
Salivary gland
Relative stimulated secretion (%)
Mean Parotid Dose (Gy)
0
30
40
10
20
50
0
100
80
60
40
20
Mean Submandibular Dose (Gy)
0
30
40
10
20
50
0
100
80
60
40
20
K Saarilahtia et al. Sparing of the submandibular glands by intensity modulated
radiotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Radiotherapy and Oncology,
78 (2006) 270–275.