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Research Article

Stereotactic body radiation therapy for abdominal targets using volumetric intensity modulated arc therapy with RapidArc: Feasibility and clinical preliminary results

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Pages 528-538 | Received 21 Oct 2010, Accepted 21 Jan 2011, Published online: 21 Feb 2011

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