Table 4. Radiation related complications.
| Characteristics | Ir-192 | Co-60 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute toxicity | ||||
| GI grade 1 | 34 (12.4) | 11 (5.3) | 0.21 | |
| GI grade 2 | 1 (0.4) | 0 (0) | ||
| GU grade 1 | 9 (3.3) | 0 (0) | 0.009 | |
| Late toxicity | ||||
| GI grade 1 | 40 (14.6) | 17 (8.3) | 0.31 | |
| GI grade 2 | 34 (12.4) | 15 (7.3) | ||
| GI grade 3 | 9 (3.3) | 5 (2.4) | ||
| GI grade 4 | 1 (0.4) | 0 (0) | ||
| GU grade 1 | 18 (6.6) | 6 (2.9) | 0.156 | |
| GU grade 2 | 11 (4.0) | 4 (1.9) | ||
| GU grade 3 | 3 (1.1) | 2 (1.0) | ||
Values are presented as number of patients (%).
Co-60, cobalt-60; GI, gastrointestinal; GU, genitourinary; Ir-192, iridium-192.