From: Gonad shielding in paediatric pelvic radiography: disadvantages prevail over benefit
Age | Male (na = 193) | Female (na = 307 ) | ||||
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(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 |