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Cardiopulmonary dosimetry in relation to arm positioning.
| Technique | Mean heart dose (cGy) | Mean lung dose (cGy) | Lung V10 (%) | Lung V20 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | 866.2 (363.6–1750.3) | 755.3 (475.4–1341.4) | 32.0 (19.4–63.9) | 18.3 (7.9–34.3) |
| Akimbo | 1237.8 (400.6–2136.4) | 913.2 (470.9–1345.1) | 41.5 (17.6–76.3) | 21.2 (9.3–35.1) |
| p-Value, raised vs. akimbo | 0.11 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.56 |
Values are expressed as median (range). cGy, centiGray; Vn, volume of organ (cm3) receiving at least n Gy.
