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Balancing patients’ benefits and risks in computed tomography: a European Society of Radiology ‘EuroSafe Imaging’ viewpoint

  • By

  • John Damilakis

  • Claudio Granata

  • Elmar Kotter

  • Boris Brkljacic

  • August 9, 2025

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    CT scans are essential diagnostic tools but expose patients to ionizing radiation, potentially leading to about 103,000 future cancers in the U.S. in 2023.

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    Epidemiological studies indicate increased cancer incidence in children after CT exposure, with 1-2 cases of leukemia or lymphoma per 10,000 scans.

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    Radiologists must adhere to justification and optimization principles, ensuring CT scans are only performed when clinical benefits outweigh radiation risks.

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    Effective communication about CT risks is crucial; patients should understand the low risk of cancer while recognizing the necessity of scans for critical diagnoses.

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    Ongoing research and adherence to ALARA principles are essential to manage CT-related risks and improve imaging practices in the medical community.

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Balancing patients’ benefits and risks in computed tomography: a European Society of Radiology ‘EuroSafe Imaging’ viewpoint

  • by John Damilakis, Claudio Granata, Elmar Kotter, Boris Brkljacic

  • August 9, 2025

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