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Table 5 Differences between ICRU rectum and bladder doses from orthogonal films and D2, and D5, of the rectum and bladder obtained from CT scans.

From: Comparison of conventional and CT-based planning for intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer: target volume coverage and organs at risk doses

Variable

Mean difference (Gy)

 

All patients

Group 1

Group 2

P (1 vs.2)

Rectum

    

   ICRU-D2

-3.3

-2.9

-3.6

0.24

   ICRU-D5

-2.1

-1.8

-2.4

0.26

Bladder

    

   ICRU-D2

-3.1

-2.3

-3.8

0.01

   ICRU-D5

-1.7

-1.1

-2.3

0.01

  1. *Abbreviations: Group 1 = CTV coverage > 95% isodose line prescribed to Point A, Group 2 = CTV coverage < 95% isodose line prescribed to Point A. D2 = the minimum dose value in the 2.0-cc volume receiving the highest dose, D5 = the minimum dose value in the 5.0-cc volume receiving the highest dose.