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What amount radiation do you get on a typical flight compared to a ct scan?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Radiation: A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis results in about 300 times the radiation exposure of an average 10 hour flight.

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Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

What amount radiation do you get on a typical flight compared to a ct scan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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