Medical Dosimetry
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 207-213 , Autumn 2009

Dosimetric Parameters in Partial Breast Irradiation Through Brachytherapy

Received 24 March 2008 ,Accepted 21 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.meddos.2008.08.003

Medical Dosimetry
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 207-213 , Autumn 2009

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