Estimates of the cancer risks from pediatric CT radiation are not theoretical: Comment on "Point/Counterpoint: In x-ray computed tomography, technique factors should be selected appropriate to size. Against the Proposition" [Med. Phys. 28, 1543-1545 (2001)]

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Brenner, DJ
Elliston, CD
Hall, EJ
Berdon, WE
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[1] Columbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Ctr Radiol Res, New York, NY 10032 USA
[2] Columbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Dept Radiol, Div Pediat Radiol, New York, NY 10032 USA
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10.1118/1.1415074
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R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
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1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
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