Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6222498 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2014 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Children with CHD requiring surgery are exposed to numerous medical forms of ionizing radiation. Although the majority of patients receive <3 mSv/year, there are identifiable risk factors for higher exposure levels. This may have important health implications as these patients age.
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Authors
Andrew C. MD, MSCE, Kristen S. PhD, Amanda Klinger, Amanda R. BA, Jeffrey MD, Xiaowei MS, Stephen B. MD, PhD, MPH, Peter J. MD, PhD,