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Comment
. 2011 Dec;261(3):999; author reply 999-1000.
doi: 10.1148/radiol.11111055.

CTDIvol, DLP, and effective dose are excellent measures for use in CT quality improvement

Rebecca Smith-Bindman, Diana L Miglioretti
Comment

CTDIvol, DLP, and effective dose are excellent measures for use in CT quality improvement

Rebecca Smith-Bindman et al. Radiology. 2011 Dec.
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