Optimization of pediatric CT scans in a developing country

• Main Authors: Fotso Eddy Kamdem (Author), Samba Odette Ngano (Author), Clemence Alla Takam (Author), Alain Jervé Fotue (Author), Serge Abogo (Author), Cornellius Lukong Fai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to assess scan parameters and to propose strategies to optimize the examinations of children (from 0 to 15 years old) on adult scanners in developing countries. Methods A study was done in 2015 and 2018 on 312 pediatric patients to verify improved pr...