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[Hyperfractionated irradiation of esophageal cancer. Initial results of a pilot study]
K Schnabel1, W Berberich, M Niewald
1Abteilung für Strahlentherapie, Radiologische Universitätsklinik Homburg/Saar.
Abstract:
A group of 21 patients with esophagus carcinomas was submitted to hyperfractionated irradiation with a total reference dose of 65 Gy, applied in 50 fractions over five weeks. Generally, the irradiation was well tolerated. About 49% of the patients are alive one year later.