HOW DANGEROUS ARE DIAGNOSTIC X-RAYS

被引:13
作者
RUSSELL, JGB [1 ]
机构
[1] ST MARYS HOSP, DEPT RADIODIAG, MANCHESTER M13 0JH, LANCS, ENGLAND
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10.1016/S0009-9260(84)80170-1
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Assessments of the magnitude of harm arising from diagnostic X-ray exposures were reviewed. Factors influencing the effect of radiation are described. Financial values are estimated for the harm, both from carcinogenesis and genetic injury. The chance of injury to an individual patient is small and the number and type of examinations should be dictated by the clinical needs of the patient. An X-ray department is a safe place to work.
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