Table 3.
Comparison of grade 3-5 acute and late radiated adverse events between two groups
| Factors | Grade | ENI (n%) | IFI (n%) | X2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute radiation-induced esophagitis | Grade 3 | 2 (7.1%) | 0 (0%) | 2.091 | 0.148 |
| Grade 4 | 1 (3.6%) | 1 (3.4%) | |||
| Grade 5 | 1 (3.6%) | 0 | |||
| Acute radiation pneumonitis | Grade 3 | 1 (3.6%) | 1 (3.4%) | 0.001 | 0.980 |
| Hematological toxicities | Grade 3 | 8 (28.6%) | 3 (10.3%) | 3.039 | 0.081 |
| Acute digestive toxicities | Grade 3 | 2 (7.1%) | 1 (3.4%) | 1.002 | 0.317 |
| Grade 5 | 1 (3.6%) | 0 | |||
| Late esophageal stenosis | Grade 4 | 0 (0%) | 1 (3.4%) | 0.001 | 0.980 |
| Grade 5 | 1 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | |||
| Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis | Grade 3 | 1 (3.6%) | 1 (3.4%) | 0.001 | 0.980 |