The effectiveness of bismuth breast shielding with protocol optimization in CT scans of the thorax
Background: Numerous techniques had been proposed to reduce radiation exposure in computed tomography (CT) including the use of radiation shielding. Objective: This study aims to evaluate efficacy of using a bismuth breast shield and optimized scanning parameter to reduce breast absorbed doses from...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IOS Press
2018
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74161/1/The%20effectiveness%20of%20bismuth%20breast%20shielding%20with%20protocol%20optimization%20in%20CT%20scans%20of%20the%20thorax.pdf |