Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.D., National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine (Colombia) 1960
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2013
  • Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1997 - 2006
  • Consulting Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1994 - 1997
  • Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1991 - 1994
  • Professor of Radiology with tenure in the Department of Radiology, Radiology, Clinical Science Departments 1983 - 1991
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Koontz, Bridget F., Shiva Das, Kathy Temple, Sigrun Bynum, Suzanne Catalano, Jason I. Koontz, Gustavo S. Montana, and James R. Oleson. “Dosimetric and radiobiologic comparison of 3D conformal versus intensity modulated planning techniques for prostate bed radiotherapy.” Med Dosim 34, no. 3 (2009): 256–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meddos.2008.10.005.
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    • Montana, Gustavo S. “Synopsis of history of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1958-2008.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 72, no. 2 (October 1, 2008): 315–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.07.003.
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    • Swarm, Robert, Doralina L. Anghelescu, Costantino Benedetti, Barry Boston, Charles Cleeland, Nessa Coyle, Oscar A. Deleon-Casasola, et al. “Adult cancer pain.” J Natl Compr Canc Netw 5, no. 8 (September 2007): 726–51.
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    • Riedel, Richard F., Xiaofei Wang, Meg McCormack, Eric Toloza, Gustavo S. Montana, Gilbert Schreiber, and Michael J. Kelley. “Impact of a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology clinic on the timeliness of care.” J Thorac Oncol 1, no. 7 (September 2006): 692–96.
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    • Kasibhatla, Mohit, Robert W. Clough, Gustavo S. Montana, James R. Oleson, Kim Light, Beverley A. Steffey, and Ellen L. Jones. “Predictors of severe gastrointestinal toxicity after external beam radiotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy for advanced or recurrent gynecologic malignancies.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 65, no. 2 (June 1, 2006): 398–403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.12.008.
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    • Ingram, Sally S., Pearl H. Seo, Richard Sloane, Thomas Francis, Elizabeth C. Clipp, Martha E. Doyle, Gustavo S. Montana, and Harvey J. Cohen. “The association between oral health and general health and quality of life in older male cancer patients.” J Am Geriatr Soc 53, no. 9 (September 2005): 1504–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53452.x.
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    • Montana, Gustavo S. “Carcinoma of the vulva: combined modality treatment.” Curr Treat Options Oncol 5, no. 2 (April 2004): 85–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11864-004-0041-3.
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    • Rocha, A. T., M. McCormack, G. Montana, and G. Schreiber. “Location and upstaging for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.” Chest 125, no. 4 (2004): 1424–30. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.125.4.1424.
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    • Kang, Song K., Rachel H. Chou, Richard K. Dodge, Robert W. Clough, Hi-Sung L. Kang, Carol A. Hahn, Arthur W. Whitehurst, et al. “Gastrointestinal toxicity of transperineal interstitial prostate brachytherapy.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 53, no. 1 (May 1, 2002): 99–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(01)02811-5.
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    • Ingram, Sally S., Pearl H. Seo, Robert E. Martell, Elizabeth C. Clipp, Martha E. Doyle, Gustavo S. Montana, and Harvey J. Cohen. “Comprehensive assessment of the elderly cancer patient: the feasibility of self-report methodology.” J Clin Oncol 20, no. 3 (February 1, 2002): 770–75. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2002.20.3.770.
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    • Kang, S. K., R. H. Chou, R. K. Dodge, R. W. Clough, H. L. Kang, M. G. Bowen, B. A. Steffey, et al. “Acute urinary toxicity following transperineal prostate brachytherapy using a modified Quimby loading method.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 50, no. 4 (July 15, 2001): 937–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(01)01530-9.
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    • Montana, G. S., G. M. Thomas, D. H. Moore, A. Saxer, C. E. Mangan, S. S. Lentz, and H. E. Averette. “Preoperative chemo-radiation for carcinoma of the vulva with N2/N3 nodes: a gynecologic oncology group study.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 48, no. 4 (November 1, 2000): 1007–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(00)00762-8.
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    • Gebara, W. J., K. J. Weeks, E. L. Jones, G. S. Montana, and M. S. Anscher. “Carcinoma of the uterine cervix: a 3D - CT analysis of dose to the internal, external and common iliac nodes in tandem and ovoid applications.” Radiother Oncol 56, no. 1 (July 2000): 43–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00176-6.
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    • Vollmer, R. T., and G. S. Montana. “The dynamics of prostate-specific antigen after definitive radiation therapy for prostate cancer.” Clin Cancer Res 5, no. 12 (December 1999): 4119–25.
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    • Vollmer, R. T., and G. S. Montana. “Predicting tumor failure in prostate carcinoma after definitive radiation therapy: limitations of models based on prostate-specific antigen, clinical stage, and Gleason score.” Clin Cancer Res 5, no. 9 (September 1999): 2476–84.
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    • Moore, D. H., G. M. Thomas, G. S. Montana, A. Saxer, D. G. Gallup, and G. Olt. “Preoperative chemoradiation for advanced vulvar cancer: a phase II study of the Gynecologic Oncology Group.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 42, no. 1 (August 1, 1998): 79–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00193-x.
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    • Bean, J. M., G. S. Montana, R. W. Clough, S. C. King, G. C. Bentel, L. B. Marks, and M. S. Anscher. “Standard vs conformal radiation therapy for adenocarcinoma of the prostate: no difference.” Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 1, no. 4 (June 1998): 216–22. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.pcan.4500236.
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    • Gebara, W. J., K. J. Weeks, C. A. Hahn, G. S. Montana, and M. S. Anscher. “Computed axial tomography tandem and ovoids (CATTO) dosimetry: three-dimensional assessment of bladder and rectal doses.” Radiat Oncol Investig 6, no. 6 (1998): 268–75. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6823(1998)6:6<268::AID-ROI4>3.0.CO;2-4.
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    • Weeks, K. J., and G. S. Montana. “Three-dimensional applicator system for carcinoma of the uterine cervix.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 37, no. 2 (January 15, 1997): 455–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(96)00496-8.
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    • Montana, G. S., A. L. Hanlon, T. J. Brickner, J. B. Owen, G. E. Hanks, C. C. Ling, R. Komaki, V. A. Marcial, G. M. Thomas, and R. Lanciano. “Carcinoma of the cervix: patterns of care studies: review of 1978, 1983, and 1988-1989 surveys.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 32, no. 5 (July 30, 1995): 1481–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)00177-Z.
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    • Kavanagh, B. D., G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “In response to Deore et al.” International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 32, no. 2 (May 15, 1995): 556. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)90196-5.
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    • Wu, J. J., S. C. King, G. S. Montana, C. A. McKinstry, and M. S. Anscher. “The efficacy of postprostatectomy radiotherapy in patients with an isolated elevation of serum prostate-specific antigen.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 32, no. 2 (May 15, 1995): 317–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)00083-B.
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    • Deore, S. M., M. Ahmad, R. Yaparpalvi, D. P. Fontenla, B. M. Sood, B. Vikram, B. D. Kavanagh, G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “Five dosimetric considerations in perineal templates: Regarding Kavanagh et al., IJROBP 30:508; 1994 [5].” International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 32, no. 2 (1995): 555–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)98589-Z.
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    • Kavanagh, B. D., G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “Soft tissue complication rates after low dose rate brachytherapy using customized perineal templates.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 30, no. 2 (September 30, 1994): 508. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(94)90045-0.
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    • Anscher, M., G. Montana, R. Dodge, E. Gaydica, M. Dewhirst, and L. Prosnitz. “The lack of impact of treatment time on the outcome of definitive radiotherapy for carcinoma of the prostate.” Int J Oncol 3, no. 4 (October 1993): 707–11. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.3.4.707.
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    • Anscher, M., and G. Montana. “Management of periocular basal cell carcinoma: Mohs' micrographic surgery versus radiotherapy. II. Radiotherapy.” Survey of Ophthalmology 38, no. 2 (1993): 203–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(93)90102-D.
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    • Rodriguez, G. C., J. T. Soper, A. Berchuck, J. Oleson, R. Dodge, G. Montana, and D. L. Clarke-Pearson. “Improved palliation of cerebral metastases in epithelial ovarian cancer using a combined modality approach including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.” J Clin Oncol 10, no. 10 (October 1992): 1553–60. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.1992.10.10.1553.
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    • Montana, G. S., M. S. Anscher, C. M. Mansbach, N. Daly, M. Delannes, D. Carke-Pearson, and E. F. Gaydica. “Topical application of WR-2721 to prevent radiation-induced proctosigmoiditis. A phase I/II trial.” Cancer 69, no. 11 (June 1, 1992): 2826–30. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19920601)69:11<2826::aid-cncr2820691131>3.0.co;2-8.
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    • Lanciano, R. M., K. Martz, G. S. Montana, and G. E. Hanks. “Influence of age, prior abdominal surgery, fraction size, and dose on complications after radiation therapy for squamous cell cancer of the uterine cervix. A patterns of care study.” Cancer 69, no. 8 (April 15, 1992): 2124–30. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19920415)69:8<2124::aid-cncr2820690819>3.0.co;2-d.
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    • Kavanagh, B., M. Anscher, K. Leopold, M. Deutsch, E. Gaydica, R. Dodge, K. Allen, D. Allen, W. Staub, and G. Montana. “Patterns of failure following combined modality therapy for esophageal cancer, 1984-1990.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 24, no. 4 (1992): 633–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(92)90708-p.
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    • Bachaud, J. M., R. C. Fu, M. Delannes, F. Izar, P. Martel, J. M. David, R. E. Shubinski, N. J. Daly, and G. S. Montana. “Non-randomized comparative study of irradiation alone or in combination with surgery in stage Ib, IIa and "proximal" IIb carcinoma of the cervix.” Radiother Oncol 22, no. 2 (October 1991): 104–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8140(91)90005-2.
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    • Weeks, K. J., G. S. Montana, and G. C. Bentel. “Design of a plastic minicolpostat applicator with shields.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 21, no. 4 (September 1991): 1045–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(91)90748-s.
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    • Montana, G. S., K. L. Martz, and G. E. Hanks. “Patterns and sites of failure in cervix cancer treated in the U.S.A. in 1978.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 20, no. 1 (January 1991): 87–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(91)90142-q.
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    • Bentel, G. C., J. R. Oleson, D. Clarke-Pearson, J. T. Soper, and G. S. Montana. “Transperineal templates for brachytherapy treatment of pelvic malignancies--a comparison of standard and customized templates.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 19, no. 3 (September 1990): 751–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(90)90506-f.
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    • Soisson, A. P., J. T. Soper, D. L. Clarke-Pearson, A. Berchuck, G. Montana, and W. T. Creasman. “Adjuvant radiotherapy following radical hysterectomy for patients with stage IB and IIA cervical cancer.” Gynecol Oncol 37, no. 3 (June 1990): 390–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-8258(90)90374-t.
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    • Anscher, M. S., D. Gadd, L. Marchetti, S. Storch, C. R. Lenahan, E. F. Gaydica, and G. S. Montana. “The multidisciplinary approach to adenocarcinoma of the prostate at Moore Regional Hospital.” N C Med J 50, no. 10 (October 1989): 547–55.
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    • Montana, G. S., and W. C. Fowler. “Carcinoma of the cervix: analysis of bladder and rectal radiation dose and complications.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 16, no. 1 (January 1989): 95–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(89)90015-1.
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    • Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, and Y. Mack. “Analysis of results of radiation therapy for stage IB carcinoma of the cervix.” Cancer 60, no. 9 (November 1, 1987): 2195–2200. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19871101)60:9<2195::aid-cncr2820600914>3.0.co;2-k.
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    • Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, Y. Mack, and L. Shemanski. “Carcinoma of the cervix, stage III. Results of radiation therapy.” Cancer 57, no. 1 (January 1, 1986): 148–54. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19860101)57:1<148::aid-cncr2820570130>3.0.co;2-7.
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    • Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, and Y. Mack. “Analysis of results of radiation therapy for Stage II carcinoma of the cervix.” Cancer 55, no. 5 (March 1, 1985): 956–62. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19850301)55:5<956::aid-cncr2820550507>3.0.co;2-v.
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    • Chafe, W., W. C. Fowler, J. L. Currie, M. L. Davis, L. A. Walton, and G. Montana. “Single-fraction palliative pelvic radiation therapy in gynecologic oncology: 1,000 rads.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 148, no. 5 (1984): 701–5.
    • Hershatter, B. W., and G. S. Montana. “Poland's syndrome and lymphoma.” Am J Dis Child 137, no. 12 (December 1983): 1211–12. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1983.02140380069028.
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    • Montana, G. S., D. G. Allen, M. A. Varia, D. Williams, and B. B. McCafferty. “Small cell carcinoma of the lung. Results of combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.” N C Med J 44, no. 11 (November 1983): 711–13.
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    • Montana, G. S., W. C. F. Jr, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, M. Kirsch, J. S. Halle, and B. B. McCafferty. “Carcinoma of the cervix stage IB: Results of treatment with radiation therapy.” International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 9, no. 1 (1983): 45–49.
    • Surwit, E. A., W. C. Fowler, and G. S. Montana. “Radical hysterectomy with preoperative intracavity therapy for stage IB squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 34, no. 4 (January 1, 1979): 338–39. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-197904000-00030.
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    • Surwit, E. A., W. C. Fowler, and G. S. Montana. “Radical hysterectomy with preoperative intracavitary therapy for stage IB squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 4, no. 9–10 (September 1978): 865–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(78)90049-4.
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    • Welander, C. E., G. S. Montana, W. L. Saylor, L. Palumbo, and W. Fowler. “Factors affecting survival in stage I and stage II carcinoma of the cervix.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 46, no. 4 (1975): 439–43.
    • Montana, G. S., and C. McMillan. “Leukemia and irradiation.” North Carolina Medical Journal 34, no. 10 (1973): 785–88.
    • Montana, G. S., W. F. Meacham, and W. L. Caldwell. “Brain irradiation for metastatic disease of lung origin.” Cancer 29, no. 6 (1972): 1477–80.
    • Caldwell, W. L., and G. S. Montana. “New concepts in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease.” Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association 63, no. 7 (1970): 561–67.
    • Montana, G. S., S. Hellman, C. F. V. Essen, and M. M. Kligerman. “Carcinoma of the tongue and floor of the mouth. Results of radical radiotherapy.” Cancer 23, no. 6 (1969): 1284–89.
    • Spencer, R. P., and G. Montana. “Per cent uptake per gram. A parameter in following thyroid function.” Investigative Radiology 3, no. 5 (1968): 382–83.
    • Spencer, R. P., G. Montana, G. T. Scanlon, and O. R. Evans. “Uptake of selenomethionine by mouse and in human lymphomas, with observations on selenite and selenate.” Journal of Nuclear Medicine 8, no. 3 (1967): 197–208.
    • Spencer, R. P., and G. Montana. “Effect of radioiodide therapy on thyroid length and estimated weight.” Journal of Nuclear Medicine 7, no. 9 (1966): 708–10.

  • Conference Papers

    • Aneja, S., K. B. Roberts, L. D. Wilson, B. G. Haffty, G. S. Montana, and J. B. Yu. “A 35-year History of Radiation Therapy Utilization Across the United States.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 84:S546–47. Elsevier BV, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1457.
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    • Seo, P. H., R. Sloane, S. S. Ingram, D. Misra, E. C. Clipp, G. S. Montana, and H. J. Cohen. “The relationship between older cancer survivors' reports of depression, anxiety and pain to health providers' findings and mortality.” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, 24:492S-492S. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006.
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    • Montana, G. S. “Historical Review of the Treatment of Carcinoma of the Cervix: the Point of Point A.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 63:S384–S384. Elsevier BV, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.07.656.
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    • KIRKPATRICK, J., B. CALINGAERT, R. CLOUGH, J. OLESON, B. QUARANTA, C. HAHN, G. MONTANA, S. INGRAM, and M. ANSCHER. “Adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy following radical prostatectomy.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncologybiologyphysics, 60:S450–51. Elsevier BV, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(04)01658-x.
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