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Application of Shielding in CT Radiation Dose Reduction

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Radiation Dose from Multidetector CT

Part of the book series: Medical Radiology ((Med Radiol Diagn Imaging))

Abstract

In-plane shields have been shown to reduce CT radiation dose to some of the most radiosensitive organs. However, potential for artifacts and changes in attenuation numbers make their universal use controversial for radiation protection purposes. In this chapter, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of use of in-plane shielding for reducing radiation dose associated with CT scanning.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Shima Aran, Sarabjeet Singh & Mannudeep K. Kalra

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    Mannudeep K. Kalra

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Aran, S., Singh, S., Kalra, M.K. (2012). Application of Shielding in CT Radiation Dose Reduction. In: Tack, D., Kalra, M., Gevenois, P. (eds) Radiation Dose from Multidetector CT. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2011_450

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