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Table 1 Comparison of dosimetric data in patients’ plans with and without CPAP

From: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is an effective and stable solution for heart sparing radiotherapy of left sided breast cancer

 

With CPAP Median (SD)

Without CPAP Median (SD)

 

Lung Volume (cc)

1506 (348)

945 (220.5)

p < .0001

Mean Lung Dose (both lungs)

6.68 Gy (5.8)

6.39 Gy (3.5)

p = 0.42

Lung V5

26.3%(11.9)

25.9 (16.6)

p = 0.87

Lung V10

15.9%(9.18)

16.4 (14.75)

p = 0.41

Lung V20

11.3%(7.7)

11.74 (13.7)

p = 0.22

Heart Volume (cc)

351.9 (84.97)

352.8 (122.6)

p = 0.17

Mean Heart Dose

1.34 Gy (0.72)

2.45 Gy (1.9)

p = .0075

Heart V2.5Gy

7.9%(10.2)

19.51% (12.12)

p = .0022

Heart V10

15.88%(9.2)

16.4 (14.8)

p = 0.41

  1. SD Standard deviation
  2. Vx connoted the volume of the organ receiving “x” dose