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Is CT Scan Harmful At The Age Of 6?

Hi , My son is 6+ yr. old, he has been adviced to go for CT Scan- PNS. I want to know whether there is any side effect for that on his health. Also he has been adviced for the adenoid surgery as his adenoid level reached grade 3. Kindly suggest me how safe it is. And is there any assurnce that the adenoid problem will occur again. Pls reply me . Thanks Name - unknown.
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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There is exposure of radiation in CT scan but it should be done if necessary. There is very less chance of recurrence after adenoid surgery.
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Is CT Scan Harmful At The Age Of 6?

There is exposure of radiation in CT scan but it should be done if necessary. There is very less chance of recurrence after adenoid surgery.