Computed tomography in children: multicenter cohort study design for the evaluation of cancer risk

L. Krille (1) , A. Jahnen (2) , P. Mildenberger (1) , K. Schneider (3) , G. Weisser (4) , H. Zeeb (5) , M. Blettner (1)

1 Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics
2 Centre de Recherche Henri Tudor
3 Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik im Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital
4 Universitätsklinikum Mannheim
5 Institut für Präventionsforschung und Sozialmedizin

Exposure to ionizing radiation is a known risk factor for cancer. Cancer risk is highest after exposure in childhood. The computed tomography is the major contributor to the average, individual radiation exposure. Until now the association has been addressed only in statistical modeling. We present the first feasible study design on childhood cancer risk after exposure to computed tomography.

Mots clés: Childhood cancer; Cohort study; Computed tomography; Ionizing radiation

Domaines: Santé publique et épidémiologie

L. Krille, A. Jahnen, P. Mildenberger, K. Schneider, G. Weisser, et al.. Computed tomography in children: multicenter cohort study design for the evaluation of cancer risk. European Journal of Epidemiology, 2011, 26 (3), pp.249-250. ⟨10.1007/s10654-011-9549-6⟩. ⟨hal-00669206⟩