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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2021

01.04.2021 | Minisymposium: Specialist Pediatric Radiology — Does it add value?

Radiation use in diagnostic imaging in children: approaching the value of the pediatric radiology community

verfasst von: Donald P. Frush, Erich Sorantin

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 4/2021

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Abstract

Medical imaging is foundational in the care of children, and much of the medical imaging province depends on ionizing radiation: radiography, fluoroscopy, CT and nuclear imaging. Many considerations for this imaging in children are distinct in the domains of appropriate radiation use, other factors that determine examination quality, the opportunities to engage and educate through networking, and the translation of research efforts. Given these needs, it is worth approaching the contributions and their impact by the pediatric radiology community, especially to the enhancement of this value in the care of children.
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Metadaten
Titel
Radiation use in diagnostic imaging in children: approaching the value of the pediatric radiology community
verfasst von
Donald P. Frush
Erich Sorantin
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2021
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04924-6

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