A novel voxel based homogeneity index: Rationale and clinical implications for whole-brain radiation therapy
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiotherapy and Oncology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0167-8140
DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2018.04.007