Publications by authors named "Shiraz Issahaku"
Article Synopsis
- The International Atomic Energy Agency recommends the establishment of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for routine CT examinations in Africa as part of a new regional project.
- A study involving 22 centers analyzed patient dose reports from 2156 adult patients, focusing on the most common CT procedures to establish DRLs for various body parts.
- The established DRLs for CT dose index and dose length product were found to be comparable to data from other African countries and international standards, providing a baseline for future DRLs in Africa and developing nations.
This preliminary study aims towards the establishment of regional diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for routine adult computed tomography (CT) examinations. The study was performed on 54 CT facilities from four African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Senegal) and the results compared with international DRLs. Data were collected from facilities using a structured questionnaire provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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