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Comparison of mean ICRU point doses (Gy) for bladder and rectum using semi-orthogonal method and orthogonal method
| Semi-orthogonal method | Orthogonal method | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Present study (n = 15) | Onal et al. [12] (n = 63) | Jamema et al. [13] (n = 22) | |
| Point A (Gy) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Bladder Mean | 3.08 | 6.1 | 4.56 |
| (range) (Gy) | (1.9-5.9) | (2.9-8.7) | |
| Rectum Mean | 4.2 | 5 | 4.63 |
| (range) (Gy) | (2.8-5.9) | (2.2-10.7) | |
n – number of brachytherapy insertions (for a prescription dose of 7 Gy to Point A).
