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Inverse Planning: Is the “Evidence” There?
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Understanding the Literature and the Evidence
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Caution!
Small patient numbers
Retrospective in nature
Important to recognise fundamental differences in
planning techniques between centres
Target dose and coverage stipulated
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ICRU Pt or Volumetric
OAR constraints (protocol or department specific)
Beam energy
Number of fields/arcs
Planning system used
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Sliding window vs. step and shoot IMRT