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Abstract #4178

Determining the Patient-Specific Conductivity of Pelvic Tumours for Use in Hyperthermia Treatment Planning

E. Balidemaj1, A.L van Lier2, J. Crezee1, R.F. Remis3, Aart J. Nederveen4, L.J.A. Stalpers1, C.A.T. van den Berg2

1Radiotherapy, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 3Faculty of Electrical Engineering, TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands; 4Radiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Determining the conductivity of pelvic tumours for use in Hyperthermia Treatment Planning.

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