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. 2016 Dec 3;11:157. doi: 10.1186/s13014-016-0732-5
Tumor location: Within left lower lobe, adjacent to main bronchus
Shortest distance to mediastinum [cm] Shortest distance to carina [cm] Shortest distance to main bronchus [cm] Size (cor/sag/long) [cm] Maximum diameter [cm]
0 4.4 0 2.3/3.2/2.1 4.9
SBRT accepted Most frequently used fractionation Second most frequently used fractionation Mean number of fractions Mean dose per fraction [Gy]
20 (77%) 8 × 7.5 Gy @ 65–90% 5 × 7 Gy @ 65% 7.0 7.6
SBRT declined Reasons to decline SBRT Most frequently recommended alternative treatment
6 (23%) Size, risk for left main bronchus Conventionally fractionated RT to 66-70Gy