Evaluation of Radiation Doses for Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Computed Tomography Examination in Palestine
Date
2022-05-11
Authors
Sara Asfour
Hussein ALMasri
Zedan Natsheh
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Publisher
Al-Quds University, Deanship of Scientific Research
Abstract
Background: Technological advances in CT modality have dramatically increased the number of CT studies, with a significant increase in the radiation dose linked to CT imaging. This study aimed to assess the radiation effective dose and cancer risks for patients undergoing lumbar spine CT examination.