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Rayos X - Risks

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Radiografía

Riesgos:

Para la mayoría de las radiografías convencionales, el riesgo de cáncer o de defectos debido a las células ováricas o a las células espermáticas dañadas es muy bajo. La mayoría de los expertos opinan que este bajo riesgo es ampliamente superado por los beneficios de la información que se obtiene a partir de las imágenes apropiadas. Los rayos X se monitorean y se regulan para suministrar la cantidad mínima de exposición a la radiación que se necesita para producir la imagen.

Los niños pequeños y los fetos son más sensibles a los riesgos de los rayos X. Por esta razón, las mujeres deben informar a los médicos si creen que están en embarazo.

Para obtener información con respecto a las razones por las cuales se realiza el procedimiento y de los resultados normales o anormales, por favor consulte los temas de radiografías específicas:

  • Reviewed last on: 8/5/2010
  • A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previoiusly reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine (8/5/2010).

Referencias

Mettler FA. Introduction: an approach to image interpretation. In: Mettler FA, ed. Essentials of Radiology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2005:chap 1.

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