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...le trauma patients who had both chest CT and plain film X-rays performed. They found that the X-rays missed 40% of clinically significant thoracic injuries, including lung contusions, lung lacerations, rib and spine fractures and air or blood trapped in the space between the lung and chest wall. "The ave...Digital mammography decreases 'call-back' appointments, reducing patient anxiety and cost
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