Inter-institutional analysis demonstrates the importance of lower than previously anticipated dose regions to prevent late rectal bleeding following prostate radiotherapy.

Thor, Maria

Inter-institutional analysis demonstrates the importance of lower than previously anticipated dose regions to prevent late rectal bleeding following prostate radiotherapy. [electronic resource] - Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 04 2018 - 88-95 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1879-0887

10.1016/j.radonc.2018.02.020 doi


Aged
Cohort Studies
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage--etiology
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Prostatic Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Radiation Injuries--etiology
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy, Conformal--adverse effects
Rectum--drug effects