The dosimetric impact on treatment planning of the Dynamic MLC leaf gap |
Kim, Chong Mi
(Department of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center)
Yun, In Ha (Department of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center) Hong, Dong Gi (Department of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center) Back, Geum Mun (Department of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center) |
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