Guidelines for paediatric CT examinations
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Several paediatric radiologists and medical physics experts who are specialized in paediatric CT imaging and also scanner suppliers have taken part in preparing this guide. STUK expresses its greatest thanks to them for sharing their expertise and their good cooperation.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013