Table 3.
Target volumes, treatment planning technique, and dosimetry
| Median | IQR | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dose | 30 | 30-30 | 30-60 |
| BED10 | 39 | 39-39 | 39-72 |
| PTV size (cc) | 337.89 | 206.93-487.8 | 71.29-1362.6 |
| IMRT (n, %) | 14 (70%) | ||
| Mean heart (Gy) | 4.34 | 2.1-10.39 | 0.58-32.13 |
| Mean esophagus (Gy) | 13.65 | 9.74-16.04 | 1.6-40.27 |
| Mean lung (Gy) | 7.75 | 6.82-10.39 | 5.86-24 |
| Lung V20 (%) | 16.86% | 12.61%-21.97% | 3.64%-42.03% |
Abbreviations: BED10 = biologically effective dose (α/β = 10); IMRT = intensity modulated radiation therapy; IQR = interquartile range; PTV = planning target volume.