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Fetal dose estimates for CT pelvimetry

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
Fetal and maternal dose estimates for computed tomographic pelvimetry have been obtained from phantom measurements. Use of routine abdomen imaging techniques may result in localized fetal doses in excess of 13 mGy (1.3 rad). With the use of a low-exposure (40-mAs) technique, it is possible to obtain images of acceptable quality for the necessary measurements. The resulting dose to the fetus is approximately 2.3 mGy (0.23 rad).
Research Organization:
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence (USA)
OSTI ID:
6247631
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 171:1; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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