Table 2.
Comparative Dose-volume characteristics between sequential boost and integrated boost plans
Base of Tongue | Sequential boost | SIB | p value |
Volume | 13.2 cc | 12.5 cc | p = 0.13 |
Mean | 60.2 Gy | 65.2 Gy | p = 0.63 |
Max | 72.8 Gy | 71.8 Gy | P = 0.85 |
V30 | 92.2% | 97.5% | p = 0.58 |
V70 | 41.3% | 47% | p = 0.09 |
Larynx | |||
Volume | 25.79 cc | 26.8 cc | p = 0.08 |
Mean | 49.4 Gy | 43.8 Gy | p = 0.06 |
Max | 74.3 Gy | 73.6 Gy | p = 0.31 |
V30 | 72% | 60% | p = 0.06 |
V70 | 10.7% | 19.5% | p = 0.06 |
Esophagus | |||
Volume | 7.8 cc | 6.9 cc | p = 0.09 |
Mean | 25.6 Gy | 27.2 Gy | p = 0.19 |
Max | 54.0 Gy | 49.2 Gy | p = 0.08 |
V30 | 34.6% | 37.5% | p = 0.31 |
V70 | 0.3% | 0% | p = 0.08 |