Abstract：The delineation of clinical target volume (CTV) is a critical step in planning conformal radiotherapy for rectal cancer. Several guidelines suggest different subvolumes and anatomical boundaries in radiotherapy for rectal cancer, potentially leading to a misunderstanding of CTV definition. This article reviews recent advances in the delineation of CTV in radiotherapy for rectal cancer.
Yang Yongqiang,Zhu Yaqun,Tian Ye. Recent advances in delineation of clinical target volume in radiotherapy for rectal cancer[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2017, 26(9): 1089-1093.
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