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Practical aspects of computed radiography (CR)

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Technical principles and historical aspects of CR are treated in chapter 3.2.3 (digital radiology in chest imaging) respectively have been described elsewhere [1].

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Pärtan, G. (2001). Practical aspects of computed radiography (CR). In: Hruby, W. (eds) Digital (R)Evolution in Radiology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-3707-9_22

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