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Average dose to specific organs
| Organ | Average organ dose ± SD (relative to the prescription dose) |
|---|---|
| Brain | 63.9 ± 3.7 |
| Heart | 57.1 ± 3.4 |
| Lungs | 68.3 ± 4.9 |
| Bowel | 53.4 ± 2.9 |
| Liver | 59.8 ± 3.4 |
| Kidneys | 52.5 ± 4.7 |
| Eyes | 40.6 ± 4.1 |
| Oral cavity | 33.5 ± 2.8 |
| Lenses | 27.5 ± 4.2 |
| Whole body | 62.1 ± 6.6 |
The average doses to each organ, as well as the associated standard deviation (SD), are listed as a percentage of the dose prescribed to the PTV.
