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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2016; 8(12): 902-915
Published online Dec 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i12.902
Published online Dec 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i12.902
Table 1 Doses of common radiological procedures
| Examination | Average effective dose (mSv) | Values reported in literature |
| Posterioranterior study of chest | 0.02 | 0.007-0.05 |
| Head CT | 2 | 0.9-4.0 |
| Thorax CT | 7 | 4.0-18.0 |
| CT Pulmonary angiogram | 15 | 13.0-40.0 |
| Abdomen CT | 8 | 3.5-25 |
| Pelvic CT | 6 | 3.3-10 |
| Coronary angiography | 16 | 5.0-32 |
- Citation: Power SP, Moloney F, Twomey M, James K, O’Connor OJ, Maher MM. Computed tomography and patient risk: Facts, perceptions and uncertainties. World J Radiol 2016; 8(12): 902-915
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v8/i12/902.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v8.i12.902