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Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research 1/2002

01.07.2002 | Meeting abstract

Computer aided detection

verfasst von: P Taylor

Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research | Sonderheft 1/2002

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Computer analysis of digitised mammograms is now remarkably sensitive for the detection of calcifications and masses. This sensitivity, however, is only achieved at low levels of specificity. System developers have tried to get around this difficulty by developing prompting systems, in which the computer algorithms are used to alert film readers to possible areas of abnormality. The idea is that the computer may be able to improve a radiologist's, or radiographer's, sensitivity while relying on his or her professional judgement to maintain acceptable levels of specificity. …
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Titel
Computer aided detection
verfasst von
P Taylor
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2002
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Breast Cancer Research / Ausgabe Sonderheft 1/2002
Elektronische ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr519

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