Abbreviations | Full meanings |
LARC | locally advanced rectal cancer |
TME | total mesorectal excision |
VMAT | volumetric modulated arc therapy |
IMRT | intensity modulated radiotherapy |
3D-CRT | three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy |
CI | conformity index |
HI | homogeneity index |
GTV | gross tumour volume |
CTV | clinical target volumes |
PTV | planning target volume |
OAR | organs at risk |
TPS | treatment planning system |
DVH | dose volume histogram |
D5 | minimal dose received by 5% of the volume |
Dmax | max dose |
Dmean | mean dose |
MU | monitor units |