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The first, second, and third quartile values for DLP (mGy.cm)
| Region | 1st quartile | 2nd quartile (Median) | 3rd quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head, n=607 (34%) | 878 | 988 | 1129 |
| Neck, n=149 (8%) | 244 | 299 | 378 |
| Chest, n=561 (32%) | 214 | 314 | 416 |
| Abdomen n=464 (26%) | 308 | 457 | 656 |
n represents number of CT scans. Percentage represents the number of scans in that particular region within the total number of scans.
DLP, dose length product.
