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. 2014 Sep 8;15(5):100–111. doi: 10.1120/jacmp.v15i5.4851

Table 1.

Plan constraints for key organs at risk and dose prescriptions for target volumes

Organ At Risk Dose Constraint
Brainstem
Max.54Gy
Cord
Max.45Gy
Cord +5mm margin
Max.50Gy
Optic chiasm
Max.54Gy
Optic nerves
Max.54Gy
Target Coverage
  • At least 95% of all PTVs should receive 100% of the prescribed dose
    • PTV70: 95% should receive 70 Gy
    • PTV63: 95% should receive 63 Gy
    • PTV59: 95% should receive 59.5 Gy
  • At least 99% of all PTVs should receive 93% of the prescribed dose
    • PTV70: 99% should receive 65 Gy
    • PTV63: 99% should receive 58.6 Gy
    • PTV59: 99% should receive 55 Gy