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Table 2 Correlation coefficients between patient characteristics and translational setup errors

From: Does the protocol-required uniform margin around the CTV adequately account for setup inaccuracies in whole breast irradiation?

Characteristics

Median (range)

Correlation coefficients

LR

SI

AP

Age (years)

47 (29–71)

0.03

0.14

− 0.01

BMI (kg/m2)

23.8 (17.4–29.6)

− 0.07

0.40*

0.01

CC (cm)

89 (74–107)

0.19

0.43*

0.08

BV (cm3)

657 (264–1438)

0.42*

0.22*

0.06

  1. LR left–right direction, SI superior–inferior direction, AP anterior–posterior direction, BMI body mass index, CC chest circumference, BV breast volume
  2. *P < 0.05
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Radiation Oncology

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