General Remarks (uncertainties)
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Missing Clear Links between DVH parameters and Toxicity
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Bowel = Small + Large Bowel in most studies
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Highly mobile organ:
Only
20% occupies same position during the course of treatment
Blurring the evidence on DVH - Toxicity relations
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