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01-03-2004 | Interventional Neuroradiology

Radiation dose in vertebroplasty

Authors: A. Mehdizade, K. O. Lovblad, K. E. Wilhelm, T. Somon, S. G. Wetzel, A. D. Kelekis, H. Yilmaz, G. Abdo, J. B. Martin, J. M. Viera, D. A. Rüfenacht

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 3/2004

Abstract

We wished to measure the absorbed radiation dose during fluoroscopically controlled vertebroplasty and to assess the possibility of deterministic radiation effects to the operator. The dose was measured in 11 consecutive procedures using thermoluminescent ring dosimeters on the hand of the operator and electronic dosimeters inside and outside of the operator’s lead apron. We found doses of 0.022–3.256 mGy outside and 0.01–0.47 mGy inside the lead apron. Doses on the hand were higher, 0.5–8.5 mGy. This preliminary study indicates greater exposure to the operator’s hands than expected from traditional apron measurements.

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Title: Radiation dose in vertebroplasty
Authors: A. Mehdizade
K. O. Lovblad
K. E. Wilhelm
T. Somon
S. G. Wetzel
A. D. Kelekis
H. Yilmaz
G. Abdo
J. B. Martin
J. M. Viera
D. A. Rüfenacht
Publication date: 01-03-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-003-1156-0

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