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Patient characteristics.
| Characteristic | Measurement |
| Age (years) | 41–66 (mean 50) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 31.6–44.9 (mean 36.7) |
| Midclavicular point to nipple distance (cm) | 38–51 (mean 42) |
| Tumour location, n (%): | |
| Upper outer quadrant | 14 (93.3) |
| Upper inner quadrant | 1 (6.6) |
| Comorbidities, n (%): | |
| Diabetes | 4 (28.5) |
| Hypertension | 2 (14.2) |
| Diabetes and hypertension | 2 (14.2) |
