Reducing the radiation dose to the eye lens region during CT brain examination: the potential beneficial effect of the combined use of bolus and a bismuth shield

Objective: Computed Tomography (CT) is the leading contributor to medical exposure to ionizing radiation. Although the use of CT brain scans for patients with head injuries and convulsions has shown a tremendous growth, it has raised substantial concerns in the general public because of the risk of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radioprotection 2015-07, Vol.50 (3), p.195-201
Hauptverfasser:	Lai, C.W.-K., Cheung, H.-Y., Chan, T.-P., Wong, T.H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	bismuth shield bolus computed tomography radiation protection
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