Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) dosimetry of the head and neck: A comparison of treatment plans using linear accelerator–based IMRT and helical tomotherapy
Authors:
- Ke ShengKSKe Sheng
- Janelle A. MolloyJMJanelle A. Molloy
- Paul W. ReadPRPaul W. Read
- 1 July 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in International Journal of Radiation Oncology - Biology - Physics (IJROBP)
- Vol. 65 (3) , 917-923
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