341 / 1983
PA node irradiation - prophylactic
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441 patients
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I-IIb proximal + positive LN, all IIb distal or III
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Pelvis vs. pelvis + PA (45 Gy)
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Results
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No significant difference in local control, OS, DFS
Significantly higher incidence of PA metastases + distant
metastases without local recurrence in pelvic RT group
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Patients with high probability of local control can benefit
from EFRT
Haie C, et al. Radiother Oncol. 1988 Feb;11(2):101-12