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CT as in X-ray computed tomography? If so, it's dubious if that's safer than a colonoscopy, depending on what ionizing radiation harm model you use.
by Vecr 3y ago
CT as in X-ray computed tomography? If so, it's dubious if that's safer than a colonoscopy, depending on what ionizing radiation harm model you use.
- denton-scratch 3y agoFor my procedures, they used a continuous X-ray to monitor the location of the equipment. I'm pretty sure I was more irradiated than by a CT scan.
- haldujai 3y agoWe are required to use LNT in the United States and Canada. The attributable cancer risk for CT colonography is a rounding error, and considerably lower than the quoted perforation risk. That said as a radiologist I personally still opt for colonoscopy screening, it is however an option for patients.