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Intensity-modulated vaginal brachytherapy applicator and single- and multi-channel applicators in vaginal cuff brachytherapy

Fatih Biltekin
1
,
Husnu Fadil Akyol
1
,
Melis Gultekin
1
,
Melek Tugce Yilmaz
1
,
Ferah Yildiz
1

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
J Contemp Brachytherapy 2024; 16, 2: 132–138
Online publish date: 2024/04/18
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