Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Common Computed Tomography Procedures at a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa

<strong><em>Introduction:</em></strong> An operational computed tomography (CT) scanner is a major source of human exposure to ionizing radiation. Exposure increases the risk of cancer and aplastic anaemia. All radiation exposures should be justified and optimized to meet the...

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Main Authors: Mpumelelo Nyathi, Gezani Isaac Shivambu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2019-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Physics
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Online Access:http://ijmp.mums.ac.ir/article_11900_a4cf4fda9f631e50d40b55931e4ea63c.pdf