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Clinical outcomes of using 3D-printed applicators for high-dose-rate brachytherapy in gynecological malignancy

Wiwatchai Sittiwong
1
,
Pittaya Dankulchai
1
,
Utumporn Puangragsa
1
,
Tissana Prasartseree
1
,
Pongpop Tuntapakul
1
,
Chanida Sathitwatthanawirot
1
,
Janiya Kittikornchaichan
1
,
Sansanee Kongkum
1
,
Niyada Piputpanukul
1
,
Kantarat Rojanapan
1

  1. Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
J Contemp Brachytherapy 2024
Online publish date: 2025/01/14
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