In addition, maybe especially with the youngest patients, physicians should pay attention to cumulative dose. “I do it now. I’ll look and see how many scans someone has had,” said Dr. Stewart. “I take that into consideration.”
Risks and Benefits of CT Scans in Children
by Jill U. Adams •
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