Analysis of lenses absorbed dose in head CT scan with the use of bismuth shielding

Computed Tomography (CT) has become an important tool to diagnose cancer and to obtain additional information for different clinical questions. However, CT scan usually requires a higher radiation exposure than a conventional radiography examination. Head CT scans are used for diagnosis of traumatic...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
Main Authors:	Fernanda Stephanie Santos, Priscila do Carmo Santana, Arnaldo Prata Mourão
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2018-07-01
Subjects:	computed tomography dosimetry bismuth shielding.
Online Access:	https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/446