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