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Advantages & disavantages
of IOERT
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Advantages
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High ballistic precision
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High dose in a single fraction in more sensitive oxygenated cells
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Dose homogeneity
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Healthy organs perfectly protected
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Less side effects
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Disavantages
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Ignorance of the final pathological results
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Technique not available in all radiotherapy centers