J Gynecol Oncol.  2014 Oct;25(4):349-351. 10.3802/jgo.2014.25.4.349.

We should not settle for low-level evidence but should always use the best available evidence

• Narayan K
• Mileshkin
• van Dyk S
• Bernshaw D
• Khaw P
• Kondalsamy Chennakesavan S

• KMID: 2130125
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2014.25.4.349

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Brachytherapy/*methods
Female
Humans
Radiotherapy, Conformal/*methods
Ultrasonography, Interventional/*methods
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/*radiography

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