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What are the risks of a chest ct scan?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

If you keep it limit: There are none as long as it is without contrast . With contrast there is always a small risk of an allergic reaction. As long as the number of these scans is limited then the risks from radiation from the x-rays is very limited.

Answered 9/23/2017

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