TABLE 3

Comparison Between Upper-Lung Group and Lower-Lung Group

ParameterUpper lung (n = 22)Lower lung (n = 25)P
Tumor size (cm)2.92 ± 1.263.04 ± 1.120.347
Free-breathing SUVmax7.05 ± 3.939.33 ± 4.930.101
Breath-hold SUVmax8.57 ± 4.7613.62 ± 8.260.015
Difference in SUVmax (%)24.4 ± 17.752.9 ± 54.30.0077