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Crude incidence of acute GI toxicity in both groups according to RTOG/EORTC acute radiation morbidity criteria in patients with rectal cancer.
| Grade | IMRT group (n = 21) | CRT group (n = 40) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 (23.8%) | 2 (5%) | 0.077 |
| 1 | 14 (66.6%) | 8 (20%) | <0.001 |
| 2 | 2 (9.5%) | 26 (65%) | <0.001 |
| 3 | 0 (0%) | 4 (10%) | 0.339* |
*Fisher's exact test
