Table 4 Irradiation-related adverse effects in 150 patients with cervical cancer who were treated with californium-252 neutron brachytherapy combined with external-beam radiotherapy
Adverse effect | Total | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Irradiation-related proctitis | 150 (100) | 134 (89.3) | 13 (8.7) | 2 (1.3) | 1 (0.7) |
Radiocystitis | 148 (98.7) | 130 (86.7) | 11 (7.3) | 7 (4.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Rectovaginal fistula | 3 (2.0) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Down-bearing distention of the anus | 75 (50.0) | NA | NA | NA | NA |