Radiation Protection in Mammography: Recommended Safety Procedures for the Use of Mammographic X-Ray Equipment - Safety Code 33

Diagnostic X-ray imaging is an essential part of present day medical practice. However, mammographic X-ray procedures must be carefully managed, because X-radiation has the potential for damaging healthy cells and tissues, and great care must be taken to obtain optimal image quality for interpretation

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:57 (UTC)
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title_fr Radioprotection dans l'exercice de la mammographie: Recommandations concernant l'utilisation des appareils de mammographie - Code de sécurité 33
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