A key advantage of a posteroanterior (PA) projection taken during a pediatric scoliosis study as compared with the AP projection is that it reduces:

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The posteroanterior (PA) projection significantly reduces breast dose by up to 90% compared to the anteroposterior (AP) projection, as the radiation has to pass through the back and a greater amount of tissue before reaching the sensitive breast tissue, thereby reducing the dose received.

A Key Advantage of a Posteroanterior (PA) Projection Taken During