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Anwar, M.S., Geh, J.I., Spooner, D. (2005). Radiotherapy in Upper GI Tract Neoplasms. In: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-066-4_27
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