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Overall surface dose around the chest wall in A, B and C groups of patients calculated as per the formula 1
| Groups | n | Mean±SD (%) | 95% CI | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 28 | 80.1±2.9 | 73-85 | <0.001 |
| B | 28 | 92.6±4.6 | 87-99 | |
| C | 26 | 87.4±4.7 | 77-96 |
*Calculated from ANOVA. SD: Standard deviation, n: Number of patients, CI: Confidence interval, ANOVA: Analysis of variance
