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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

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Not only are children more radiosensitive than adults (the cancer risk per unit dose of ionizing radiation is higher), but children also have a longer expected lifetime, which puts them at greater risk of cancer following radiation exposure.(1) This is a frequent question regarding pyloric and appendix ultrasounds in children.

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Pediatric Radiology: What To Expect

The Radiology Clinic

Children and young adults under 21 have different anatomy, disease processes, and emotional and physical needs when compared to adult patients. The epiphysis and diaphysis don’t fully close/fuse until about the age of 21, so the X-Rays of pediatric patients look much different.

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