Table 3.
Crude incidence of acute GI toxicity in both groups according to RTOG/EORTC acute radiation morbidity criteria.
| Grade | IMRT group (n = 65) | CRT group (n = 69) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 28 (43.1%) | 6 (8.7%) | <0.001 |
| 1 | 12 (18.5%) | 13 (18.8%) | 0.955 |
| 2 | 25 (38.5%) | 45 (65.2%) | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0 (0%) | 5 (7.2%) | 0.058* |
*Fisher's exact test