Three-dimensional conformal radiation for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with involved-field irradiation may deliver considerable doses of incidental nodal irradiation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To quantify the incidental irradiation dose to esophageal lymph node stations when irradiating T1-4N0M0 thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients with a dose of 60 Gy/30f.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&...

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Published in:	Radiation Oncology
Main Authors:	Ji Kai, Zhao Lujun, Yang Chengwen, Meng Maobin, Wang Ping
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2012-11-01
Subjects:	Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Radiotherapy Incidental irradiation
Online Access:	http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/200