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Automated detection of changes in patient exposure in digital projection radiography using exposure index from DICOM header metadata

Hans-Erik KällmanDepartment of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden;Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Falun, Sweden;Center for Imaging and Functional Medicine, Landstinget Dalarna, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
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Erik HalsiusAgfa Healthcare Sweden, Kista, Sweden
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Mikael FolkessonCenter for Imaging and Functional Medicine, Landstinget Dalarna, Sweden
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Ylva LarssonCenter for Imaging and Functional Medicine, Landstinget Dalarna, Sweden
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Mats StenströmCenter for Imaging and Functional Medicine, Landstinget Dalarna, Sweden
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Magnus BåthDepartment of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden;Department of Radiation Physics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Pages 960-965 | Received 15 Mar 2011, Accepted 06 Apr 2011, Published online: 18 Jul 2011

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