International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 422-433 , 1 June 2002

Biologically effective dose for permanent prostate brachytherapy taking into account postimplant edema

  • Marion P.R. Van Gellekom (M.Sc.)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Marion P.R. Van Gellekom, M.Sc., Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-30-2509863; Fax: +31-30-2581226
    • Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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  • Marinus A. Moerland, Ph.D.

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    • Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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  • Henk B. Kal (Ph.D)

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    • Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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  • Jan J. Battermann, M.D., Ph.D.

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    • Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Received 13 September 2001 ,Revised 3 January 2002 ,Accepted 24 January 2002.

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☆ Supported by the J. A. Cohen Institute for Radiopathology and Radiation Protection, Leiden, The Netherlands.

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International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 422-433 , 1 June 2002

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