Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 42, Issue 4 , Pages 236-242 , October 2007

Digital Mammography: Clinical Implementation and Clinical Trials

  • Carl J. D’Orsi, MD, FACR

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Carl J. D’Orsi, MD, FACR, Director, Breast Imaging Center, Emory University Hospital, 1365-C Clifton Road, NE, Suite C1104, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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  • Mary S. Newell, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.ro.2007.06.004

Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 42, Issue 4 , Pages 236-242 , October 2007

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