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The impact of sinusitis on dose distribution in a radiotherapy plan by in silico study

Hanan M. Alzahrani
Saudi Medical Journal March 2024, 45 (3) 235-240; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.3.20230520
Hanan M. Alzahrani
From the Department of Radiology Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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