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Table 3

Comparison of the 3rd quartiles of DAP from this study with previous studies.

Radiographic examinations This study France 2018 Germany 2019 Austria 2019 Saudi Arabia 2021

DAP (cGy cm2)
Thorax (PA) 16.58 20 15 13.9 8.48
lumbar spine (AP) 245 270 200 195.2 253.78
Abdomen (AP) 291.83 340 230 209.9 197.85
Pelvis (AP) 300.45 380 250 212.1 172.79

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