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2016-07-28 16:53:55
Is it fine to do CT Scan for a kid aged 10 years?? Will there be any side effects?? Please provide me your inputs
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Hello if there is a definite indication forCt scan then it can be done no harm.

Answered2016-07-29 14:29:36

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