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Help please? how much radiation in a ct scan?
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Depends on what kind: The info provided on the chart if you go to the link below should be very helpful. It will show you the radiation dose for many different radiology exams. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/safety/?pg=sfty_xray.
Answered 3/17/2014
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