European Journal of Radiology
Volume 72, Issue 2 , Pages 266-273 , November 2009

Optimizing digital radiography of children

Received 25 February 2009 ,Accepted 4 March 2009.

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PII: S0720-048X(09)00112-0

doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2009.03.003

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 72, Issue 2 , Pages 266-273 , November 2009

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