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Performing APBI in prone position
Formenti et al. IJROBP 60:493-504. 2004
DVH analysis of 47 patients treated with 3D-CRT in prone position (30 Gy in 5 fractions)
Mean
Range
PTV
V95 (%)
100
100 - 100
Ipsilateral breast
V50 (%)
47
23 – 75
Ipsilateral lung
V5Gy (%)
2
0 - 10
Heart
V5Gy (%)
0
0 - 0
At excellent target coverage the heart and lung can be spared by treating in the prone position