Dose-area product values in frequently performed complex paediatric radiology examinations

被引:13
作者
Ruiz, MJ [1 ]
Vano, E [1 ]
Gonzalez, L [1 ]
Fernandez, JM [1 ]
机构
[1] SAN CARLOS UNIV HOSP,MED PHYS SERV,E-28040 MADRID,SPAIN
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10.1259/0007-1285-69-818-160
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Mean values of the dose-area product for barium meal, micturating cystourethrography and intravenous urography examinations from three health centres and for four age groups are presented in this study. Values measured are between 13% and 86% higher than results previously reported, which justifies the importance of applying procedures which reduce risks to patients.
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