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Towards establishment of the national reference dose levels from computed tomography examinations in Tanzania

Ngaile et al., 2006

Document ID
2142009553485839811
Author
Ngaile J
Msaki P
Kazema R
Publication year
Publication venue
Journal of Radiological Protection

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Without the knowledge of reference dose levels (RDLs) from computed tomography (CT) examinations, the optimal dose to patients undergoing CT examinations cannot be realised. The aim of this study was therefore to assess the radiation dose levels from CT examinations …
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