Angular Variation of Applicators in LDR-ICBT
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https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-7229.2017.06.01.4Keywords:
CA Cervix, LDR ICBT, Angular variation.Abstract
Effect of angular variation to dose received and its clinical correlation was studied in 36 ca.cervix patients. Angular variation results in dose variation but its impact needs to be studied.
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