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Table 5 Univariate and multivariate analysis for G2-G3 radiation induced skin reactions in 200 patients

From: Standard or hypofractionated radiotherapy in the postoperative treatment of breast cancer: a retrospective analysis of acute skin toxicity and dose inhomogeneities

Variables

Univariate analysis

Multivariate analysis

  

P

Odds ratio (95% CI)

P

Chemotherapy

Yes vs No

0.054

1.137 (0.531-2.433)

0.741

Hormone Therapy

Yes vs No

0.401

1.230 (0.547-2.765)

0.616

Fractionation Schedule

CF vs HS

< 0.001

2.045 (0.996-4.197)

0.51

V > 107%

Mean ± SD

< 0.001

6.335 (3.192-12.577)

< 0.001

Age

Mean ± SD

0.004

0.973 (0.943-1.005)

0.101

Breast Volume

Mean ± SD

0.011

1.001 (1.000-1.002)

0.076

  1. CI: confidence intervals; SD: standard deviation. CF: Conventional Fractionation;
  2. HS: Hypofractionated Schedule.
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