RADIATION-DOSES TO PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS UNDERGOING MICTURATING CYSTOURETHROGRAPHY EXAMINATIONS AND POTENTIAL REDUCTION BY RADIATION PROTECTION OPTIMIZATION

被引:23
作者
GONZALEZ, L
VANO, E
RUIZ, MJ
机构
[1] Depto Radiol. Catedra Fisica Medica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense
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10.1259/0007-1285-68-807-291
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Dose-area product values were measured in paediatric micturating cystourethrography examinations in two dedicated facilities. The results are compared, taking into account features of the X-ray rooms and differences in examination protocol. Several optimization procedures were simulated or implemented, in order to estimate the dose savings which could be attained. Potential savings identified in the dose-area values reach about 85% far both centres.
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