Safer scan tested for kids who swallow objects
NCT ID NCT00747981
Summary
This study tested whether CT scans could be as effective as endoscopy for finding foreign objects that children accidentally inhale into their lungs. Researchers compared results from both methods in 311 children aged 6 months to 16 years. They also measured the radiation exposure from the CT scans to understand safety considerations.
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Paris V University & Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris
Paris, 75015, France
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