Table 1.

RTN scoring guideline for acute esophagitis during radiotherapy.

Score	Description
0	No changes in the mucosa of esophagus
1	Mild swallowing pain but capable of eating a normal diet
	Intervention not indicated
2	Moderate swallowing pain, not capable of eating sufficiently
	Oral supplements and/or pain medication indicated
3	Severe swallowing pain, limiting ADL. Strong medication
	indicated, tube feeding, TPN and intravenous fluids required
4	Requires hospitalization and treatment
5	Death