Clinical Oncology
Volume 19, Issue 9 , Pages 655-660 , November 2007

Comparison of 50 kV Facilities for Contact Radiotherapy

Received 20 April 2007 ,Accepted 15 July 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2007.07.005

Clinical Oncology
Volume 19, Issue 9 , Pages 655-660 , November 2007

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