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. 2016 Dec 3;11:157. doi: 10.1186/s13014-016-0732-5
Tumor location: right lower lobe, adjacent to the esophagus
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 7.5 2.2 2.5/2.3/1.8 3.7
SBRT accepted Most frequently used fractionation Second most frequently used fractionation Mean number of fractions Mean dose per fraction [Gy]
22 (88%) 8 x 7.5 Gy @ 65-90% 3 x 13.5/12,5 Gy @ 65% 6.8 8.5
SBRT declined Reasons to decline SBRT Most frequently recommended alternative treatment
3 (12%) Localization too central, risk to esophagus Surgery, conventionally fractionated RT with small margins