EuroSafe Imaging 2020 / ESI-04974
The effect of organ-based tube current modulation on radiation dose to superficial organs and image quality in pediatric CT
Congress:
EuroSafe Imaging 2020
Keywords:
Experimental, Not applicable, Quality assurance, Safety, CT, Radiation physics, Eyes, Breast, Action 7 - Radiation protection of children, Performed at one institution
Authors:
J. Damilakis, A. Papadakis
DOI:
10.26044/esi2020/ESI-04974
References
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