Medical Dosimetry
Volume 33, Issue 1 , Pages 14-21 , Spring 2008

Implementation of in vivo Dosimetry with Isorad™ Semiconductor Diodes in Radiotherapy Treatments of the Pelvis

Received 9 November 2006 ,Accepted 13 April 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.meddos.2007.04.004

Medical Dosimetry
Volume 33, Issue 1 , Pages 14-21 , Spring 2008

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