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Table 3 Dosimetric parameters based on BMI class

From: Is there an advantage to delivering breast boost in the lateral decubitus position?

Parameter (Mean)

Position

BMI < 25

p-value

BMI 25-30

p-value

BMI >30

p-value

Tumor Bed (cc)

Original

15.7

0.155

36.9

0.935

33.4

0.094

Lat. Decub.

15.8

36.3

25.3

Depth to rumor (cm)

Original

4.8

0.000

5.2

0.001

6.3

0.000

Lat. Decub.

2.8

3.4

3.9

D90 (%)

Original

95.5

0.922

95.1

0.592

92.7

0.001

Lat. Decub.

95.7

97.2

108.1

Maximum Dose (%)

Original

110.9

0.160

112.2

0.069

109.9

0.121

Lat. Decub.

103.9

106.0

106.8

Lung V50 (%)

Original

4.3

0.808

2.1

0.342

1.5

0.791

Lat. Decub.

3.8

2.9

1.6

Heart Max (Gy)

Original

6.9

0.437

5.2

0.584

2.8

0.304

Lat. Decub.

5.46

4.4

4.4

Energy (Mev)

Original

15.5

0.242

16

0.001

18.3

0.001

Lat. Decub.

11.1

12.5

15.0