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International Journal of Hyperthermia Volume 7, 1991 - Issue 5
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Original Article

Design of intracavitary microwave applicators for the treatment of uterine cervix carcinoma

D. J. Li Henan Tumor Institute and Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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C. K. Chou Department of Radiation Research, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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K. H. Luk Department of Radiation Research, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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J. H. Wang Henan Tumor Institute and Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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C. F. Xie Henan Tumor Institute and Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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J. A. McDougall Department of Radiation Research, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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G. Z. Huang Henan Tumor Institute and Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Pages 693-701 | Received 10 May 1989, Accepted 05 Feb 1991, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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