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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2009

01-11-2009 | Commentary

The ALARA concept in pediatric oncology

Authors: Stephan D. Voss, Gregory H. Reaman, Sue C. Kaste, Thomas L. Slovis

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 11/2009

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For the past several years, the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) has successfully conducted ALARA conferences emphasizing the importance of radiation safety in pediatric imaging, providing a valuable forum for pediatric radiologists, practicing general radiologists, and interested clinicians to review specific concepts relevant to the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle [1‐4]. In 2008 the focus of the ALARA symposium was pediatric oncology imaging. Imaging endpoints and sophisticated imaging studies are increasingly being incorporated into oncologic treatment protocols and clinical trials. This symposium underscored the need for increased awareness of the potential for radiation-related injury from repeated exposure to ionizing radiation. Such a forum brought together key members of the pediatric imaging and pediatric oncology communities and highlighted the need for evidence-based methods to guide diagnostic and surveillance imaging and to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary investigation. …
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Metadata
Title
The ALARA concept in pediatric oncology
Authors
Stephan D. Voss
Gregory H. Reaman
Sue C. Kaste
Thomas L. Slovis
Publication date
01-11-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 11/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1404-5

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