Unindicated CT series result in unnecessary radiation exposure for patients
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 00:42
in Health & Medicine
CHICAGO -- A large proportion of patients who undergo abdominal/pelvic computed tomography (CT) receive unindicated and unnecessary additional image acquisition resulting in excess, avoidable radiation exposure, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).