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Table 2 Main dosimetric results regarding the protection of organs at risk

From: Feasibility of accelerated partial breast irradiation with volumetric-modulated arc therapy in elderly and frail patients

 

Mean value

Range [min-max]

Ipsilateral breast (%)

  

 V50%

25.8

[13.3–37.8]

 V100%

10.9

[5.6–18.9]

Contralateral breast (Gy)

  

 maximal dose

3.0

[1.3–5.8]

 mean dose

0.6

[0.1–1.7]

Heart (%)

  

 V5Gy

3.1

[0.0–23.6]

Ipsilateral lung (%)

  

 V5Gy

6.2

[0.0–19.9]

 V10Gy

1.6

[0.0–10.4]

 V20Gy

0.3

[0.0–2.7]

Contralateral lung (%)

  

 V5Gy

0.3

[0.0–2.8]

 V10Gy

0.0

 

 V20Gy

0.0

 
  1. Vx% proportion of the total structure volume that received x% of the prescribed dose, VxGy proportion of the total structure volume that received x Gy
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Radiation Oncology

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