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Evaluation of Effective Doses for Paediatric Brain Computed Tomography at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State Nigeria cover photo
2018 1436 1745

Evaluation of Effective Doses for Paediatric Brain Computed Tomography at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State Nigeria

Authors

Hauwa Aliyu umar, Richard Emmanuel, Isma'ila Baba

Publication Information
Volume:
7
Pages:
7
Published:
2018
Status:
Published

Abstract

Radiation exposure due to computed tomography (CT) is on the increase due to number of different CT examinations worldwide .Computed tomography is a valuable modality for diagnosing many paediatrics disease conditions. Paediatric patients are considered to be at higher risk of developing radiation-induced tumors due to increased tissue Radio-sensitivity.