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Many CT scan patients get unnecessary extra imaging - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

A study found 52.2% of pediatric and adult patients getting abdominal or pelvic CT scans received unnecessary extra imaging, which increased radiation exposure. Researchers said delayed-phase imaging accounted for 77.7% of the unneeded exams. <a href='/servlet/aaRedirect?url2=http%3a%2f%2fhealth%2eu

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Tags: Imaging Tests, CT Scan, Children's Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, Radiation