Patient's question:
My baby was born prematurely. He is a preterm infant. A few days after birth, the doctor recommended a CT scan. I'm afraid. A CT scan can affect the child's brain. I don't know if this is necessary. I would like to ask the doctor if a brain CT scan is still necessary for follow-up of preterm infants?Doctor's answer:
Regarding brain computerized tomography scans. The side effects are relatively small. Because some diseases must be examined through brain computerized tomography scans. The results can only determine which disease it is. Therefore. This is a special case. Specific analysis does not mean you should not do those brain scans. Even if you have a very important opportunity. Clinical applications have shown. It is suitable for children. The side effects are very small.