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During my last pregnancy i had 1 chest ct angiogram done because of a suspected pe. they did use a belly shield. can this cause my child to get cancer?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: For a chest CT scan, there is no significant increased scatter radiation to the pelvis/fetus, even if there is no pelvic shielding.

Answered 5/25/2014

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A member asked:

During my last pregnancy i had 1 chest ct angiogram done because of a suspected pe. they did use a belly shield. can this cause my child to get cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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