Table 1.
Critical structure radiation dose limits.
| Adjacent structure | Maximum dose limit (total for three fractions; Gy) |
|---|---|
| Spinal cord | 18 |
| Esophagus | 27 |
| Heart | 30 |
| Main bronchus | 30 |
| Trachea | 30 |
| Great vessels | 40 |
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