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Cite this article as: Khajmi H, Tounsi A, Oufni L. 2026. Estimation of entrance surface dose for radiography examinations in Arrazi Hospital from Mohammed VI University Hospital Center of Marrakech( Morocco). Radioprotection 61( 2): 126 – 131. https:// doi. org / 10.1051 / radiopro / 2025028
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