Radiation-Induced Emesis (RIE) in Extended-Field Radiotherapy for Gynecological Malignancies: Dosimetric and Non-Dosimetric Factors

Radiation-induced emesis (RIE) is usually noted during abdominal-pelvic radiotherapy. In gynecological malignancies, it is usually noted in para-aortic but not whole-pelvic irradiation. Irradiated small bowel (SB) may be associated with RIE. The significance of SB dosimetry remains unclear. Dosimetr...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ming Wang, Yi-Fan Chen, Pei-Yi Lee, Meng-Wei Ho, Eng-Yen Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Current Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/5/308