Efficacy of breast shielding during head computed tomography examination
Female breasts are exposed to scattered radiation regardless of not being included in the primary field during head CT. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of lead shielding is beneficial in dose reduction to the breasts during head CT.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Radiology and Oncology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2020-0044 |