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New Developments in Image Acquisition Systems: Advanced Multiple Beam Equalization Radiography

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Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in Medicine

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Abstract

Chest radiography is one of the most frequently performed examinations, accounting for 30–40% of all radiographic examinations.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University hospital Leiden, Bldg 1-C3-Q, PO box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leo J. Schultze Kool

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  1. Leo J. Schultze Kool
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  1. Medical Imaging Division, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90024-1721, USA

    H. K. Huang  & K. S. Chuang  & 

  2. Digital Imaging Unit, Center of Medical Informatics, University Hospital of Geneva, CH-1211, Geneva-4, Switzerland

    O. Ratib

  3. BAZIS, Schipholweg 97, 2316XA, Leiden, The Netherlands

    A. R. Bakker

  4. Radiological Clinic, Diagnostic Department, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, W-2000, Hamburg 20, Germany

    G. Witte

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Kool, L.J.S. (1991). New Developments in Image Acquisition Systems: Advanced Multiple Beam Equalization Radiography. In: Huang, H.K., Ratib, O., Bakker, A.R., Witte, G., Chuang, K.S. (eds) Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in Medicine. NATO ASI Series, vol 74. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76566-7_3

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