Establishment of local diagnostic reference levels for common adult CT examinations: a multicenter survey in Addis Ababa

Abstract Background In medical imaging, a computed tomography (CT) scanner is a major source of ionizing radiation. All medical radiation exposures should be justified and optimized to meet the clinical diagnosis. Thus, to avoid unnecessary radiation doses for patients, diagnostic reference levels (...

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Published in:	BMC Medical Imaging
Main Authors:	Marema Jebessa Kumsa, Teklehaimanot Mezgebe Nguse, Haleluya Biredaw Ambessa, Tesfaye Tefera Gele, Wondemu Geteye Fantaye, Seife Teferi Dellie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-01-01
Subjects:	Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels Volume CT dose index Dose-Length Product Dose optimization Ethiopia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-023-00963-1