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What amount radiation specifically comes from a ct scan of abdomen/bowel?
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See below: 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 in general, the risk from the radiation exposure of a ct of the abdomen and pelvis is very low.
Answered 11/27/2017
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