Abstract:The authors have assessed the role of computerized three-dimensional (3-D) and traditional (TD) radiotherapy planning and inhomogeneity corrections in improving target volume coverage and normal tissue sparing in carcinoma of the tongue. Coverage of target volumes in 3-D versus TD plans revealed t h e following. Volume receiving 95% of dose, clinical target volume (CTV): 1-68% versus 0-24%; gross tumour volume-lymph nodes (GTV-I): 0-80% versus 0-20%; gross tumour volume-primary tumour (GlV-11): 0-65% versus 0-… Show more
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