Comparison of multileaf collimator and customized blocks for 3-D conformal radiotherapy of prostate cancer with six-field technique
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it was assumed that, although there were small discrepancies between the plans and all of the doses were under the critical dosages stated for rectum, bladder and femoral heads for each technique, the doses given to the critical organs were higher with the MLC technique. Regarding the late toxicity and the critical organ doses, each of these shaping methods is suitable for the definitive irradiation of prostate carcinoma with six-field technique. [Turk J Cancer 2006;36(3):126-132].
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