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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 2/2011

01-09-2011 | ALARA-CT

CT dose and risk estimates in children

Author: Donald P. Frush

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Special Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

Pediatric CT radiation dose and risk assessment are important but challenging, especially given inherent uncertainties. It is still necessary for those involved in medical imaging of children to have an understanding of the extent of existing knowledge for dose assessment and risk, as well as ongoing work at improvements.
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Metadata
Title
CT dose and risk estimates in children
Author
Donald P. Frush
Publication date
01-09-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue Special Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2098-z

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