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Table 2 Summary of mean and standard deviation values for all metrics

From: Computer-navigated, stereotactic navigation for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteomas: dose comparison and procedure times

 

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Number of probe repositionings (Fig. 3)

   

 Mean

0.0

1.2

 

 Standard deviation

0.0

1.3

 

Time to target probe placement (Fig. 4)

   

 Mean (min)

49

53

 

 Standard deviation

27

25

 

Total procedure time (Fig. 5)

   

 Mean (min)

69

68

 

 Standard deviation

23

22

 

Total radiation dosage of the procedure (Fig. 6)

   

 Mean (mGy*cm)

428

230

 

 Standard deviation

266

120

 

Difference of means: 4.4% in ROPE

   

Effect size: 1.7% in ROPE

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