Abstract
Acute radiation-induced oesophagitis has been associated with adverse events such as weight loss, substantial effect on quality of life, and reduced survival.1 Concurrent chemotherapy given with hyperfractionated radiation therapy has been associated with an increased incidence of acute oesophageal toxicity.2 Several dosimetric parameters and high doses have been associated with an increased risk of acute oesophagitis.1 However, radiotherapy technical developments (eg, use of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and omission of elective nodal irradiation) allow a reduced dose to the organs at risk, including the oesophagus.
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