Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8228174 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although treatment with a full bladder is usually preferred because of greater sparing of small bowel, our data demonstrate that even with detailed instruction, patients are unable to maintain consistent bladder filling. Variations in organ position during IMRT can result in marked changes in the position of the target volume and the volume of small bowel exposed to high doses of radiation.
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Authors
Anuja M.D., Mohammad Ph.D., Marianne B.S., Larry M.S., Patricia J. M.D.,