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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to use clinical scenarios to explore aspects of ionizing radiation imparted to patients undergoing CT examinations. Examination appropriateness, effective doses, cancer risks, and pertinent dose reduction strategies are reviewed. CONCLUSION: CT accounts for the majority of radiation exposure related to medical imaging. Medical professionals should have a working knowledge of the benefits and risks of medical radiation and an understanding of strategies for reducing CT radiation dose.
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Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/etiology , Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/prevention & control , Radiation Dosage , Radiation Protection/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Body Burden , Humans , Risk Assessment , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Absorbable suture clips used during partial nephrectomy may be recognized as small hyperdensities near the excision site at 5 months after implantation. They may be completely resorbed and no longer visible at 11 months after implantation.
