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Summary of dose volume histogram doses for organs at risks
| Organs at risk | Peripheral lesions | Central lesions |
|---|---|---|
| Mean dose ipsilateral lung (Gy) | 4.9 | 11.1 |
| Mean dose contralateral lung (Gy) | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Mean dose both lungs (Gy) | 2.9 | 6.7 |
| D2%-dose spinal cord (Gy) | 6.9 | 12.5 |
| D2%-dose central airways (Gy) | 5.8 | 19.4 |
| D2%-dose esophagus (Gy) | 8.4 | 17.3 |
Dose in Gy shown; D2%: dose received by at least 2 % of the volume
