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Table 1 Summary of gonad shielding during paediatric AP pelvic radiography in the period 2007-2008

From: Gonad shielding in paediatric pelvic radiography: disadvantages prevail over benefit

Age

Male (na = 193)

Female (na = 307 )

(years)

n a

Shielding incorrectb (%)

Retakes requiredc (%)

n a

Shielding incorrectb (%)

Retakes requiredc (%)

0-1

14

64

7

92

97

58

1-5

40

52

0

113

87

28

5-10

87

71

1

50

90

0

10-15

52

69

0

52

88

0

  1. aNumber of radiographs
  2. bShielding strictly according to standard rules (see text)
  3. cBecause an important anatomical landmark was obscured, but retake was not actually taken