Optimizing Isocenter Accuracy in ExacTrac Dynamic®: Daily Verification and Quality Assurance for Reliable Patient Positioning
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Language: English
Page range: 14 - 19
Submitted on: Mar 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 22, 2026
Published on: Mar 17, 2026
Published by: Polish Society of Medical Physics
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