Comparative analysis of SmartArc-based dual arc volumetric-modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) versus intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 158-174

  Lee, Tsair Fwu ^a   Chao, Pei Ju ^a,b   Ting, Hui Min ^a,b   Lo, Su Hua ^c   Wang, Yu Wen ^c   Tuan, Chiu Ching ^d   Fang, Fu Min ^b   Su, Te Jen ^a  

^a NATIONAL KAOHSIUNG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES   (Taiwan)

^b CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (Taiwan)

^c Chi Mei Medical Centre   (Taiwan)

^d NATIONAL TAIPEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Dual arc; IMRT; NPC; VMAT

Indexed keywords

EID: 81855173654     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15269914     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1120/jacmp.v12i4.3587     Document Type: Article

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