European Journal of Radiology
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 60-65 , July 2001

Use of artificial neural networks (computer analysis) in the diagnosis of microcalcifications on mammography

Received 14 April 2000 ,Revised 11 September 2000 ,Accepted 15 September 2000.

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European Journal of Radiology
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