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Recommended dose constraints to the liver
| Whole-liver RT (WLRT) | Partial liver RT (PLRT) | Stereotactic body radiation RT (SBRT) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 30 Gy, 2 Gy/fraction |
< 32 Gy, 2-Gy/fraction |
< 15 Gy in 3 fractions |
| 21 Gy in 7 fractions |
At least 10% of normal liver spared from radiation |
< 20 Gy in 6 fractions |
| |
|
≥ 700 mL of normal liver receives ≤ 15 Gy |
| 3 to 5 fractions |
