TABLES OF EQUIVALENT DOSE IN 2 GY FRACTIONS - A SIMPLE APPLICATION OF THE LINEAR-QUADRATIC FORMULA

被引:69
作者
BARTON, M
机构
[1] Division of Radiation Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145, Darcy St
来源
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS | 1995年 / 31卷 / 02期
关键词
LINEAR QUADRATIC FORMULA; RADIOTHERAPY;
D O I
10.1016/0360-3016(94)E0126-5
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Purpose: To provide a simple method of showing the equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions for various treatment regimens using the linear quadratic (LQ) formula. Methods and Materials: Tables of equivalent dose for common total doses and fraction sizes have been calculated using the LQ formula for representative alpha beta ratios (1, 3, 10), Corrections have not been made for repopulation. Examples are given. Conclusion: The tables offer a simple method of equating one fractionation regimen with another, recognizing the limitation of this method.
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页码:371 / 378
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