Effective Radiation Dose in a Skeletal Survey Performed for Suspected Child Abuse.
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Abstract
Effective dose of a skeletal survey in infants using digital radiography was estimated to be 0.2 mSv using Monte Carlo simulation. Radiation risk from this procedure is, therefore, low. Radiation concern should not be an overriding factor when deciding whether skeletal survey is needed in cases of possible physical abuse.
Medical subject headings
- Bone and Bones
- Child Abuse
- Radiation Dosage