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Abstract
Experimental data on dose-volume relationships for the spinal cord are now available for a variety of animal models (monkey, dog, pig, rat). Most studies show a marginal volume effect for cord lengths longer than 1 cm, but a steep increase in tolerance doses for irradiated lengths of less than 1 cm. From a comparison of several theoretical models with available clinical/experimental data it can be concluded that there is at present no need for a further expansion of models, but a great need of reliable data.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8310135 DOI: 10.1016/0167-8140(93)90234-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiother Oncol ISSN: 0167-8140 Impact factor: 6.280