Abstract
Pediatric CT radiation dose and risk assessment are important but challenging, especially given inherent uncertainties. It is still necessary for those involved in medical imaging of children to have an understanding of the extent of existing knowledge for dose assessment and risk, as well as ongoing work at improvements.
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The supplement this article is part of is not sponsored by the industry. Dr. Frush does not discuss commercial products/services and discloses that he is a research investigator for Duke University and GE Healthcare and family members hold stock in GE Healthcare.