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Garcia-Granero, A., Pellino, G., Giner, F. et al. A mathematical 3D-method applied to MRI to evaluate prostatic infiltration in advanced rectal cancer. Tech Coloproctol 24, 605–607 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-020-02170-4
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