Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Röntgengesellschaft ... [et al]
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Examination of the influence of total tumor dose, additional therapy and age on the development of radiation pneumonitis and lung fibrosis. ⋯ The total dose affecting the normal lung tissue is the most important factor for the development of radiation pneumonitis and lung fibrosis. It is recommended to keep the treatment volume appropriate to the individual extend of tumor. Good results are achieved with a computer supported CT-planning which helps to gain minimal burdening of normal tissue.