[Table/Fig-1]:
Association of RP with different patient and treatment related factors
| n=46 | RP present n (%) | RP absent n (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Mean age in years | 46.9 | 45.56 | 0.63 |
| <50 years | 10 (33.3) | 20 (66.7) | |
| >50 years | 11(68.7) | 5 (31.3) | 0.02 |
| Laterality | |||
| Right | 9 (37.5) | 15 (62.5) | 0.24 |
| Left | 12 (54.5) | 10 (45.5) | |
| Supraclavicular field RT | |||
| Cobalt60 | 11 (33.3) | 22 (66.7) | 0.011 |
| 6 MV photons | 5 (100) | 0 (0) | |
| 6 MV photons and 9 MeV electrons | 4 (66.7) | 2 (33.3) | |
| RT to axilla | |||
| Yes | 9 (52.9) | 8 (47.1) | 0.44 |
| No | 12 (41.4) | 17 (58.6) | |
| Chest wall RT | |||
| Cobalt60 | 11 (32.4) | 23 (67.6) | 0.02 |
| Electrons | 10 (83.3) | 2 (16.7) | |