ASSESSMENT OF RADIATION DOSES, ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AND INDICATIONS FOR PEDIATRIC HEAD CT SCANS AT KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTER (KCMC), TANZANIA.

American Journal of Diagnostic Imaging 2026

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Authors: Joseph Mayanga, Clement F Kalambo, Felister Uisso, Stephen Gondwe, Adnan Sadiq
DOI: 10.5455/ajdi.20250930050245
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate ionizing radiation doses, associated factors, and clinical indications for pediatric head computed tomography (CT) scans performed at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), Tanzania. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 495 pediatric head CT scans performed between 2020 and 2023 at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre was conducted. Data included CTDI-vol, DLP, estimated effective dose, patient demographics, scan protocols, and clinical indications. Multivariate regression identified predictors of dose variation. International diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) served as benchmarks. Results: Infants (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radiation Dose and Imaging Radiology practices and education Dental Radiography and Imaging

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Diagnostic Imaging
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
22–22
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN