Which patients are prone to undergo disproportionate recurrent CT imaging and should we worry?
ConclusionPatients with metastatic disease who experience a relatively long survival may be prone to undergo disproportionate recurrent CT imaging. The non-negligible CT radiation-induced cancer risk and mortality should be taken into account in these patients, while the effect of cumulatively administered CT contrast agents on kidney function requires further investigation.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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