European Journal of Radiology
Volume 40, Issue 1 , Pages 10-15 , October 2001

Breast compression and radiation dose in two different mammographic oblique projections: 45 and 60°

Received 19 September 2000 ,Revised 14 February 2001 ,Accepted 16 February 2001.

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European Journal of Radiology
Volume 40, Issue 1 , Pages 10-15 , October 2001