Radiotherapy & Oncology
Volume 93, Issue 2 , Pages 259-265 , November 2009

Is a single arc sufficient in volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for complex-shaped target volumes?

Received 14 May 2009 ,Revised 5 July 2009 ,Accepted 2 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2009.08.015

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