Radiological and clinical findings following rectal contact X-ray brachytherapy (Papillon technique) – how to assess response
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1689-832X
DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2018.75605