New dosimetric parameters to predict ano-rectal toxicity during radiotherapy treatment

•Radiotherapy is essential in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.•Side effects of radiotherapy have a great effect on quality of life.•D98% of the wall of lower ano-rectum 

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Published in:Physica medica 2022-07, Vol.99, p.55-60
Main Authors: Sanfratello, Antonella, Cusumano, Davide, Piras, Antonio, Boldrini, Luca, D'Aviero, Andrea, Fricano, Piero, Messina, Marco, Vaglica, Marina, Galanti, Daniele, Spada, Massimiliano, Martorana, Guido, Arena, Goffredo, Angileri, Tommaso, Daidone, Antonino
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Predictive parameter
Proctitis
Radiotherapy
Rectal cancer
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Summary:•Radiotherapy is essential in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.•Side effects of radiotherapy have a great effect on quality of life.•D98% of the wall of lower ano-rectum 
ISSN:1120-1797
1724-191X
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmp.2022.05.007