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. 2022 Dec 18;15(6):285–296. doi: 10.14740/gr1567

Table 1. Grading of Radiation Esophagitis (CTCAE Version 5.0).

CTCAE version 5.0
Grade 1 Asymptomatic
Grade 2 Symptomatic; altered swallowing/eating; oral supplements indicated
Grade 3 Severely altered swallowing/eating; tube feeding, total parenteral nutrition, or hospitalization indicated
Grade 4 Life-threatening consequences; urgent operative intervention indicated
Grade 5 Death

CTCAE: Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events.