Collaborative design and additive manufacturing of a patient-specific high-dose-rate surface mold applicator for upper lip plesiotherapy
Department of Radiation Oncology, Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines
National Telehealth Center, University of the Philippines, Manila, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, 1400 Metro Manila, Philippines
Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines
J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026
Data publikacji online: 2026/08/04
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