Average DVHs of the Rectum
0.
0
20.
0
40.
0
60.
0
80.
0
100.
0
120.
0
0 1
0
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
0
Dose (GyE)
(CC)
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Average DVHs of the Rectum
(Late Rectal Morbidity obtained from the first phase I/II study)
Grade 2, 3
Grade 0, 1
This curve was used as a reference for the
rectal dose constraint in new treatment
planning.
(Akakura et al, Prostate 58: 252-258,
2004)