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This chapter will give an introduction to the use of stereotactic treatment techniques in radiation therapy.
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Nill, S. (2009). Treatment Planning: Stereotactic Treatment Techniques. In: Lemoigne, Y., Caner, A. (eds) Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3097-9_9
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