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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stereotactic body radiotherapy for spine and bony pelvis using flattening filter free volumetric modulated arc therapy, 6D cone-beam CT and simple positioning techniques: Treatment time and patient stability

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Pages 795-798 | Received 05 Nov 2015, Accepted 09 Nov 2015, Published online: 30 Mar 2016

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