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CT dose descriptors, volumetric CT dose index (CTDIvol), and dose length product (DLP) were recorded separately for plain, arterial, and portovenous phases. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and correlation analyses assessed dose variations across BMI categories.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results\u2003The 75th percentile CTDIvol and DLP values for the plain phase were 8.30 mGy and 460.50\u2009mGy\u00b7cm, respectively. Significant variations in radiation dose indices were observed across BMI groups (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). CTDIvol for the plain phase increased from 7.42\u2009\u00b1\u20091.41 mGy in underweight individuals to 8.41\u2009\u00b1\u20091.21 mGy in overweight individuals. Corresponding DLP values ranged from 400.00 to 450.55\u2009mGy\u00b7cm.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conclusion\u2003The study established DRLs at the 75th percentile, demonstrating lower radiation doses than national and international benchmarks. 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