Analysis of thyroid absorbed dose in cervical CT scan with the use of bismuth shielding

The Computed Tomography (CT) has become an important tool to diagnose cancer and to obtain additional information for different clinical questions. Today, it is a very fast, painless and noninvasive test that can be performed high quality images. However, CT scan usually requires a higher radiation...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Stephanie Santos, Alvaro Mauricio Ladino Gomez, Clarysson Alberto Melo da Silva, Priscila do Carmo Santana, Arnaldo Prata Mourao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2019-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
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Online Access:https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/614