Table 3.
Rectal volume and rectal dose parameters according to the type of applicator and administration of enemas
| Factors | Fletcher | Utrecht | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean rectal volume (cc) | |||
| First fraction | 47.68 ± 18.13 | 57.61 ± 12.29 | 0.169 |
| Second fraction | 48.74 ± 20.18 | 57.57 ± 18.29 | 0.774 |
| Rectum D0.1cc (Gy) | |||
| First fraction | 3.41 (1.61) | 4.44 (1.49) | 0.096 |
| Second fraction | 3.82 (2.03) | 3.48 (1.93) | 1 |
| Rectum D1cc (Gy) | |||
| First fraction | 2.72 (1.09) | 3.56 (2.19) | 0.131 |
| Second fraction | 2.98 (1.2) | 2.71 (1.6) | 0.762 |
| Rectum D2cc (Gy) | |||
| First fraction | 2.46 (0.89) | 3.07 (0.99) | 0.059 |
| Second fraction | 2.63 (0.93) | 2.39 (1.37) | 0.706 |
| Rectum D5cc (Gy) | |||
| First fraction | 1.91 (0.71) | 2.51 (0.64) | 0.589 |
| Second fraction | 2.13 (0.52) | 1.99 (1.08) | 0.706 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD or as median (iqr). Dxcc – dose to maximum x volume