The ALARA concept in pediatric cardiac catheterization: techniques and tactics for managing radiation dose
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Evaluation of Radiation Doses and Dose Conversion Coefficients for Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Radiology
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0301-0449,1432-1998
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-006-0194-2