Revisão Revisado por pares

Radiation Exposure and Projected Risks With Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography Scanning

2004; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 28; Issue: Supplement 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/01.rct.0000120856.80935.f4

ISSN

1532-3145

Autores

Mannudeep K. Kalra, Michael M. Maher, Stefania Rizzo, Sanjay Saini,

Tópico(s)

Radiology practices and education

Resumo

A substantial increase in computed tomography (CT) scanning with availability of state-of-the-art multidetector-row CT scanners has generated debate about its safety and considerable interest in formulating clinical and technologic strategies to reduce radiation exposure. This review describes the magnitude of radiation exposure associated with CT scanning and projected radiation risks as well as clinical strategies and major technologic innovations for reducing radiation dose to patients undergoing CT scanning.

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