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Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007
Projected Incidence of Computed Tomography−Related Cancer in the US
A Berrington de González, M Mahesh, K-P Kim, M Bhargavan, R Lewis, F Mettler, C Land
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2009 Dec 14
Arch Intern Med
Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007
Arch Intern Med. 2009 Dec 14;169(22):2071-2077, A Berrington de González, M Mahesh, K-P Kim, M Bhargavan, R Lewis, F Mettler, C Land
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OncologySTAT Editorial Team
In the United States (US), the use of computed tomography (CT) has increased 3-fold since 1993. Although the medical benefits associated with CT evaluation are undisputed, CT involves higher amounts of radiation than with radiography. Thus, a concern exists regarding the potential for increased cancer risk. Because so many patients are exposed to CT, even a small increased risk can raise the future overall incidence of cancer. In this study, Berrington de González et al evaluated the potential risk...
