Estimated radiation risks associated with abdominal CT scans are greater in younger patients

Monday, May 3, 2010 - 15:11 in Health & Medicine

In younger patients, the estimated radiation risks associated with abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans are twice those of older patients, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

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