Radiation Dose Features and Solid Cancer Induction in Pediatric Computed Tomography

Over the past two decades technical advances and improvements have made computed tomography (CT) a valuable and essential tool in the array of diagnostic imaging modalities. CT uses ionizing radiation (X-rays) which may damage DNA and increase the risk of carcinogenesis. This is especially pertinent...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medical principles and practice 2012-01, Vol.21 (6), p.508-515
Hauptverfasser:	Pauwels, Ernest K.J., Bourguignon, Michel H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Factors Child Child Welfare Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation Humans Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology Pediatrics Radiation Injuries - etiology Radiation Protection - methods Radiation, Ionizing Radiometry Review Risk Safety Tomography, X-Ray Computed - adverse effects
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