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Original Article

Direct-coupled interstitial ultrasound applicators for simultaneous thermobrachytherapy: a feasibility study

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Pages 401-419 | Received 26 Mar 1995, Accepted 30 Nov 1995, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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