AU2006311279B2 - Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for using them - Google Patents

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AU2006311279B2
AU2006311279B2 AU2006311279A AU2006311279A AU2006311279B2 AU 2006311279 B2 AU2006311279 B2 AU 2006311279B2 AU 2006311279 A AU2006311279 A AU 2006311279A AU 2006311279 A AU2006311279 A AU 2006311279A AU 2006311279 B2 AU2006311279 B2 AU 2006311279B2
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Mark A. Cole
George D. Hermann
Gail S. Lebovic
Than Nguyen
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    • A61N5/1001X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
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    • A61N5/1001X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
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