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Do you routinely contour spinal nerves as avoidance structures for spine SBRT/SRS cases other than those for the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Washington School of Medicine

In my practice, I do not typically contour spinal nerves as OARs other than those for brachial and lumbrosacral plexuses. Radiculopathy can occur but it is usually well tolerated and self-limiting. In my experience, the rate of persistent radiculopathy is very low.

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