Diagnostic reference levels for head and abdominal computed tomography of adult patients in selected states in South-South Nigeria
Context: Diagnostic reference level (DRL) is the first step in the optimization process to manage patient dose corresponding with the medical purpose. Aim: The objective of this study was to develop local DRL for computed tomography (CT) of the head and abdomen in adult patients in four CT centers i...
Main Authors: | Anwuli Christiana Tobi, Chukwuka Emmanuel Mokobia, Joyce Ekeme Ikubor, Akintayo Daniel Omojola, Maryann Etim Ekpo, Anita Franklin Akpolile |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.journalrcr.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9273;year=2021;volume=12;issue=2;spage=46;epage=52;aulast=Tobi |
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