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This study presents detailed dosimetric and biological information to investigate the possible clinical outcomes of these 2 modalities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Five patients with multiple brain metastases (n = 11\u201323) underwent SRS. 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