Radiotherapy & Oncology
Volume 94, Issue 2 , Pages 195-198 , February 2010

Automated analysis of images acquired with electronic portal imaging device during delivery of quality assurance plans for inversely optimized arc therapy

Received 19 October 2009 ,Revised 2 January 2010 ,Accepted 7 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2010.01.002

Radiotherapy & Oncology
Volume 94, Issue 2 , Pages 195-198 , February 2010

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