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The Differences Between a CT and a VQ Scan
The main disadvantage of CT is a much higher maternal breast radiation dose, 30 to 630 times more than a VQ scan. Even a CT abdomen can result in as little as 1.4 milligrails fetal exposure. Unity Health in Toronto has developed a two-page plain language handout which outlines fetal radiation exposure of various studies.