The advent of computed tomography (CT) has revolutionized diagnosticradiology. Since the inception of CT in the 1970s, its use hasincreased rapidly. It is estimated that more than 62 millionCT scans per year are currently obtained in the United States,including at least 4 million for children.1
By its nature, CT involves larger radiation doses than the morecommon, conventional x-ray imaging procedures (Table 1). Webriefly review the nature of CT scanning and its main clinicalapplications, both in symptomatic patients and, in a more recentdevelopment, in the screening of asymptomatic patients. We focus. . . [Full Text of this Article]
CT and Its Use
Common Types of CT Scans
Radiation Doses from CT Scans
Quantitative Measures
Typical Organ Doses
Biologic Effects of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation
Mechanism of Biologic Damage
Risks Associated with Low Doses of Radiation
Cancer Risks Associated with CT Scans
Conclusions
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From the Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Medical Center, New York.
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