Novel predictors of esophageal toxicity with stereotactic body radiation therapy for central lung tumors
ConclusionsPrevious thoracic RT, multiple-site irradiation, and percent esophageal overlap with 39 and 50 Gy isodose lines were most significantly associated with ET. These predictive factors can risk stratify SBRT patients for ET, and the dosimetric factors should be considered in treatment planning to decrease the risk of ET.
Source: Journal of Radiation Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research