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Strategy to reduce radiation exposure in postoperative spinal computed tomography scans
Anirudh Murthy1, Ezriel Kornel2, Seth Neubardt3
1Department of Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook.
Background:
When diagnosing and treating spinal disorders, spine surgeons commonly utilize computed tomography (CT) scans preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively.
Methods:
This article reviews the literature regarding the potentially harmful effects of X-rays, specifically from CT scans.
Results:
The risk for damaging DNA and developing cancer increases with increasing scan length (e.g., increasing amount of radiation received).
Conclusion:
When assessing postoperative status, CT scans should be directed only through the area of specific interest to limit the total dose of radiation received by the patient.
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