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Peacock J, Henderson J. Ocular radiation exposure is negligible in normal volume endourological practice. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024. [PMID: 38445592 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2024.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The annual dose limit for radiation exposure to the eye has been reduced recently; the eye is widely recognised as one of the most radiosensitive tissues in the body. There is minimal good quality research as to the radiation dose that the eye receives during endourological surgery and this study aimed to address this. METHODS A prospective study was performed over an 8-month period at a single large teaching hospital in the UK. Three index procedures were included: ureteric stent insertion, ureteroscopy (URS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Surgeons wore a dosimeter on the glabella with fluoroscopy time (FT) and dose area product (DAP) recorded for each case. RESULTS A total of 404 procedures were included (247 URSs, 150 ureteric stent insertions and 7 PCNLs). Dosimeters were worn by ten surgeons. Mean FTs (URS 20.56s; ureteric stent 18.96s; PCNL 360.67s) and mean DAP (URS 100.82cGy/m2, ureteric stent 119.82cGy/m2 and PCNL 1121.62cGy/m2) were identified with significant intersurgeon variability. No surgeon had a total dosimeter dose >0.00mSv. CONCLUSIONS The International Commission on Radiological Protection recently reduced the yearly eye dose limit from 150 to 20mSv. Cataractogenesis is no longer considered a typical deterministic effect, with a threshold level below which no effect occurs. Even in higher volume centres, these annual limits are unlikely to be reached. Lead glasses may be considered for surgeons and radiologists with the highest exposure but, for the majority, ocular radiation exposure is negligible.
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D'Alessio A, Matheoud R, Cannillo B, Guzzardi G, Galbani F, Galbiati A, Spinetta M, Stanca C, Tettoni SM, Carriero A, Brambilla M. Evaluation of operator eye exposure and eye protective devices in interventional radiology: Results on clinical staff and phantom. Phys Med 2023; 110:102603. [PMID: 37178623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2023.102603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To assess occupational eye lens dose based on clinical monitoring of interventional radiologists and to assess personal protective eyewear (PPE) efficacy through measurements with anthropomorphic phantom. METHODS Two positions of the operator with respect to X-ray beam were simulated with phantom. Dose reduction factor (DRF) of four PPE was assessed, as well as correlation between eye lens and whole-body doses. Brain dose was also assessed. Five radiologists were monitored for one-year clinical procedures. All subjects were equipped with whole-body dosimeter placed over lead apron at the chest level and eye lens dosimeter placed over the left side of the PPE. Kerma-Area Product (KAP) of procedures performed during the monitoring period was recorded. The correlation of eye lens dose with whole-body dose and KAP was assessed. RESULTS DRF was 4.3/2.4 for wraparound glasses, 4.8/1.9 for fitover glasses, 9.1/6.8 for full-face visor in radial/femoral geometries. DRF of half-face visor depended on how it is worn (range 1.0-4.9). Statistically significant correlation between dose value over the PPE and chest dose was observed, while there was no correlation between eye lens dose and chest dose. The results on clinical staff showed statistically significant correlation between dose values over the PPE and KAP. CONCLUSIONS All PPE showed significant DRF in all configurations, provided they were worn correctly. Single DRF value is not applicable to all clinical situations. KAP is a valuable tool for determining appropriate radiation protection measures.
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- Andrea D'Alessio
- Medical Physics Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy.
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- Medical Physics Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Radiology Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, University Hospital "Maggiore della Carità", Novara, Italy
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Busoni S, Bruzzi M, Giomi S, Poggiali C, Quattrocchi M, Betti M, D'Urso D, Fedeli L, Mazzoni LN, Paolucci M, Rossi F, Taddeucci A, Bettarini S, Tortoli P, Belli G, Bernardi L, Gasperi C, Campanella F. Surgeon eye lens dose monitoring in interventional neuroradiology, cardiovascular and radiology procedures. Phys Med 2022; 104:123-128. [PMID: 36401940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated the radiation dose to surgeon eye lens for single procedure and normalised to exposure parameters for eight selected neuroradiology, cardiovascular and radiology interventional procedures. METHODS The procedures investigated were diagnostic study, Arteriovenous Malformations treatment (AVM) and aneurysm embolization for neuroradiology procedures, Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (CA-PTCA), Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator implantation (PM-ICD), Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) and Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR) for cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures. CT-guided lung biopsy was also monitored. All procedures were performed with table-mounted and ceiling-suspended shields (0.5 mm lead equivalent thickness), except for FEVAR and PM-ICD where only a table mounted shield was present, and CT-guided lung biopsy where no shield was used. Dose assessment was performed using a dosemeter positioned close to the most exposed eye of the surgeon, outside the protective eyewear. RESULTS The surgeon most exposed eye lens median Hp(3) equivalent dose for a single procedure, without protective eyewear contribution, was 18 μSv for neuroradiology diagnostic study, 62 μSv for AVM, 38 μSv for aneurysm embolization, 33 μSv for CA-PTCA, 39 μSv for PM-ICD, 49 μSv for EVAR, 2500 μSv for FEVAR, 153 μSv for CT-guided lung biopsy. CONCLUSIONS In interventional procedures, the 20 mSv/year dose limit for surgeon eye lens exposure might be exceeded if shields or protective eyewear are not used. Surgeon eye lens doses, normalised to single procedures and to exposure parameters, are a valuable tool for determining appropriate radiation protection measures and dedicated eye lens dosemeter assignment.
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- S Busoni
- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy.
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- Physics and Astronomy Department, University of Florence, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy; Physics and Astronomy Department, University of Florence, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy; Physics and Astronomy Department, University of Florence, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Umbria 2, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AOU Careggi (Firenze University Hospital), Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, AUSL Toscana Sud-Est, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Workplace and Environmental Hygiene, INAIL, Italy
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Meijer EJ, van Zandvoort DWH, Loos MJA, Tseng CMESN, van Pul C. The eye lens dose of the interventionalist: Measurement in practice. Phys Med 2022; 100:1-5. [PMID: 35690020 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2022.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Early 2018, the new eye lens dose limit of 20 mSv per year for occupational exposure to ionising radiation was implemented in the European Union. Dutch guidelines state that monitoring is compulsory above an expected eye lens dose of 15 mSv/year. In this study we propose a method to investigate whether the eye lens dose of interventionalists would exceed 15 mSv/year and to determine if the eye lens dose can be derived from the regular personal dosimeter measurements. METHODS The eye lens dose, Hp(3), of interventional radiologists (n = 2), cardiologists (n = 2) and vascular surgeons (n = 3) in the Máxima Medical Centre, The Netherlands, was measured during six months, using thermoluminescence dosimeters on the forehead. Simultaneously, the surface dose, Hp(0,07), and whole body dose, Hp(10), were measured using regular dosimeters outside the lead skirt at chest level. The dosimeters were simultaneously refreshed every four weeks. The eye lens dose was compared to both the body-worn dosimeter values. Measurements were performed in the angiography suite, Cath lab and hybrid OR. RESULTS A clear relation was observed between the two dosimeters: Hp(3) ≈ 0,25 Hp(0,07). The extrapolated year dose for the eye lens did not exceed 15 mSv for any of the interventionalists (average 3 to 10 studies/month). CONCLUSIONS The eye lens dose can be monitored indirectly through the regular dosimeter at chest level. Additionally, based on the measurements we conclude that all monitored interventionalists remain below the dose limit and compulsory monitoring limit for the eye lens dose.
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- E J Meijer
- Department of Clinical Physics, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands; Fontys Paramedische Hogeschool Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Physics, Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands; Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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What Is Worth Knowing in Interventional Practices about Medical Staff Radiation Exposure Monitoring: A Review of Recent Outcomes of EURADOS Working Group 12. ENVIRONMENTS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/environments9040053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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EURADOS (European Radiation Dosimetry Group) Working Group 12 (WG12) SG1 activities are aimed at occupational radiation protection and individual monitoring in X-ray and nuclear medicine practices. In recent years, many studies have been carried out in these fields, especially for interventional radiology and cardiology workplaces (IC/IR). The complexity of the exposure conditions of the medical staff during interventional practices makes the radiation protection and monitoring of the exposed workers a challenging task. The scope of the present work is to review some of the main results obtained within WG12 activities about scattered field characterization and personal dosimetry that could be very useful in increasing the quality of radiation protection of the personnel, safety, and awareness of radiation risk. Two papers on Monte Carlo modelling of interventional theater and three papers on active personal dosimeters (APDs) for personnel monitoring were considered in the review. More specifically, Monte Carlo simulation was used as the main tool to characterize the levels of exposure of the medical staff, allowing to determine how beam energy and direction can have an impact on the doses received by the operators. Indeed, the simulations provided information about the exposure of the operator’s head, and the study concluded with the determination of an eye-lens protection factor when protection goggles and a ceiling shielding are used. Moreover, the review included the results of studies on active personal dosimeters, their use in IC/IR workplaces, and how they respond to calibration fields, with X-ray standard and pulsed beams. It was shown that APDs are insensitive to backscatter radiation, but some of them could not respond correctly to the very intense pulsed fields (as those next to the patient in interventional practices). The measurements during interventional procedures showed the potential capability of the employment of APDs in hospitals.
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Arif S, Brady Z, Enchev Y, Peev N, Encheva E. Minimising radiation exposure to the surgeon in minimally invasive spine surgeries: A systematic review of 15 studies. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102795. [PMID: 33333283 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.102795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative imaging in minimally invasive spinal surgeries is associated with significant radiation exposure to surgeons, which overtime can lead to serious health hazards including malignancy. In this study, the authors conducted a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of navigation assisted fluoroscopy methods on radiation exposure to the surgeon in minimally invasive spine surgeries, percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy/percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy versus minimally invasive spine transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (PELD/PETD versus MIS-TLIF). METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted using PUBMED/MEDLINE on 20th July, 2020. Inclusion criteria were applied according to study design, surgical technique, spinal region, and language. Data extracted included lumbar segment, average operation time (min), fluoroscopic time (s), and radiation dose (μSV), efficacy of modified navigation versus conventional techniques; on reducing operation, fluoroscopy times and effective radiation dose. RESULTS Fifteen studies (ten prospectives, and five retrospectives) were included for quantitative analysis. PELD recorded a shorter operation time (by 126.3min, p<0.001) and fluoroscopic time (by 22.9s, p=0.3) than MIS-TLIF. The highest radiation dose/case (μSV) for both techniques were recorded at the surgeon's: finger, chest, neck and eye. The effective dose for MIS-TLIF was 30μSV higher than PELD. Modified navigation techniques recorded a shorter operation time (by 15.9min, p=0.3); fluoroscopy time (by 289.8s, p=0.3); effective radiation dose (by 169.5μSV, p=0.3) than conventional fluoroscopy methods. DISCUSSION This systematic literature review showed that although navigation assisted fluoroscopy techniques are superior to conventional methods in minimising radiation exposure, lack of statistical significance warrants future randomised controlled trials, to solidify their efficacy in reducing radiation related hazards.
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- Shahswar Arif
- Medical university of Varna, ul. "Professor Marin Drinov" 55, 9002 Center Varna, Bulgaria
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- Medical university of Varna, ul. "Professor Marin Drinov" 55, 9002 Center Varna, Bulgaria.
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- Medical university of Varna, ul. "Professor Marin Drinov" 55, 9002 Center Varna, Bulgaria; Department of neurosurgery, medical university of Varna, university hospital "St. Marina", Varna, Bulgaria
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- Department of neurosurgery, Royal Victoria hospital, Belfast health and social care trust, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Medical university of Varna, ul. "Professor Marin Drinov" 55, 9002 Center Varna, Bulgaria
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Data suggest that radiation-induced cataracts may form without a threshold and at low-radiation doses. Staff involved in interventional radiology and cardiology fluoroscopy-guided procedures have the potential to be exposed to radiation levels that may lead to eye lens injury and the occurrence of opacifications have been reported. Estimates of lens dose for various fluoroscopy procedures and predicted annual dosages have been provided in numerous publications. Available tools for eye lens radiation protection include accessory shields, drapes and glasses. While some tools are valuable, others provide limited protection to the eye. Reducing patient radiation dose will also reduce occupational exposure. Significant variability in reported dose measurements indicate dose levels are highly dependent on individual actions and exposure reduction is possible. Further follow-up studies of staff lens opacification are recommended along with eye lens dose measurements under current clinical practice conditions.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Vano E, Rm SC, Jm FS. Helping to know if you are properly protected while working in interventional cardiology. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2020; 40:1273-1285. [PMID: 33080586 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/abc325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Occupational protection is still a challenge for interventional cardiology. One of the main problems is the occasional improper use of the ceiling suspended screen. We present a methodology to audit the correct use of the shielding using active electronic dosimeters. To improve the protection, we suggest the use of an alert based on the ratio between the occupational dose per procedure, measured by a personal electronic dosimeter over the lead apron, and the dose measured by an unshielded dosimeter, located at the C-arm. The new electronic dosimeters and the automatic dose management systems allow processing the dosimetric data for individual procedures and for the radiation events, sending the values (wireless) to a central database. We selected six interventional cardiologists and analysed 385 interventional procedures involving about 30 000 radiation events. Our results suggest that for individual procedures, standard values of the ratio between operator dose and the C-arm reference dose, should be between 1%-2% for a proper use of the shielding. Percentage values ≥5%-10% for individual procedures, require an analysis of the different radiation events to identify the lack of occupational protection and suggest corrective actions. In our sample, half of the operators should improve the use of the shielding in around 20% of the procedures. Using this ratio as an alert to operators allows optimising occupational radiation protection and discriminating between high occupational doses derived from complex procedures and high doses due to the improper use of the protective screen.
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- E Vano
- Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine. Complutense University, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
- IdISSC and Medical Physics Service, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Martin Lagos s.n., E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine. Complutense University, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
- IdISSC and Medical Physics Service, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Martin Lagos s.n., E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- IdISSC and Medical Physics Service, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Martin Lagos s.n., E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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Choi TW, Chung JW, Cha BK, Choi KN, Park S, Son JW, Choi CH. Feasibility of dosimetric measurements using Al2O3:C OSL dosimeter during fluoroscopy-guided procedures. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2020; 40:1346-1361. [PMID: 33027779 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/abbf3a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study investigated the feasibility of dosimetric measurements using Al2O3:C optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimeters during fluoroscopy-guided procedures. The linearity and energy dependence of Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters were evaluated, and the air kerma rate at the operator's position was measured. The response of Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters to short, repetitive irradiations was compared to that of long uninterrupted irradiation. The change in response of the Al2O3:C OSL dosimeter under automatic exposure rate control (AERC) was evaluated with the use of various thicknesses of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) plates (15-30 cm). The Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters could detect 5µGy and showed good linearity in doses of ≥10µGy (R2: 0.997-0.999,p< 0.001). The relative response of the Al2O3:C OSL dosimeter normalised to that of 36.8 keV was 0.828-1.101 at the energies investigated (30.6-46.0 keV). The air kerma rate at the operator's position was estimated to be 2.61-7.17µGy min-1depending on the heights representing different body parts. Repetitive short irradiations had no significant impact on the relative response of the Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters (p> 0.05). Despite a high energy dependence on the low energy beam used in fluoroscopy, the change in relative response of the Al2O3:C OSL dosimeter under AERC was within 5.7% depending on the thickness of the PMMA plates. Dosimetric measurement using Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters for patients and operators is feasible. However, one should be cautious about high standard deviations when measuring small doses of ≤20µGy using Al2O3:C OSL dosimeters. It is essential to perform intensive bleaching before measuring very small doses to minimise pre-irradiation counts.
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- Tae Won Choi
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Nowak M, Carbonez P, Krauss M, Verdun FR, Damet J. Characterisation and mapping of scattered radiation fields in interventional radiology theatres. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18754. [PMID: 33127938 PMCID: PMC7599331 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75257-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We used the Timepix3 hybrid pixel detector technology in order to determine the exposure of medical personnel to ionizing radiation in an interventional radiology room. We measured the energy spectra of the scattered radiation generated by the patient during X-ray image-guided interventional procedures. We performed measurements at different positions and heights within the theatre. We first observed a difference in fluence for each staff member. As expected, we found that the person closest to the X-ray tube is the most exposed while the least exposed staff member is positioned at the patient’s feet. Additionally, we observed a shift in energy from head to toe for practitioners, clearly indicating a non-homogenous energy exposure. The photon counting Timepix3 detector provides a new tool for radiation field characterisation that is easier-to-use and more compact than conventional X-ray spectrometers. The spectral information is particularly valuable for optimising the use of radiation protection gear and improving dosimetry surveillance programs. We also found the device very useful for training purposes to provide awareness and understanding about radiation protection principles among interventional radiology staff.
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- M Nowak
- CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland. .,Institut of Radiation Physics, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.,Department of Interventional Radiology, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Institut of Radiation Physics, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland.,Institut of Radiation Physics, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Rühm W, Ainsbury E, Breustedt B, Caresana M, Gilvin P, Knežević Ž, Rabus H, Stolarczyk L, Vargas A, Bottollier-Depois J, Harrison R, Lopez M, Stadtmann H, Tanner R, Vanhavere F, Woda C, Clairand I, Fantuzzi E, Fattibene P, Hupe O, Olko P, Olšovcová V, Schuhmacher H, Alves J, Miljanic S. The European radiation dosimetry group – Review of recent scientific achievements. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Božović P, Ciraj-Bjelac O, Petrović JS. OCCUPATIONAL EYE LENS DOSE ESTIMATED USING WHOLE-BODY DOSEMETER IN INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY AND RADIOLOGY: A MONTE CARLO STUDY. RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY 2019; 185:135-142. [PMID: 30624754 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncy283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Medical personnel performing interventional procedures in cardiology and radiology is considered to be a professional group exposed to high doses of ionizing radiation. Reduction of the eye lens dose limit made its assessment in the interventional procedures one of the most challenging topics. The objective of this work is to assess eye lens doses based on the whole-body doses using methods of computational dosimetry. Assessment included different C-arm orientations (PA, LAO and RAO), tube voltages (80 -110 kV) and efficiency of different combinations of protective equipment used in interventional procedures. Center position at the height of the thyroid gives best estimate of eye lens dose, with spreads of 11% (13%), 13% (17%) and 14% (13%) for the left (right) eye lens. The conversion factors of 1.03 (0.83), 1.28 (1.06) and 1.36 (1.06) to convert whole body to eye lens dose were derived for positions of first operator, nurse and radiographer, respectively. The eye lens dose reduction factors for different combinations of applied protective equipment are 178, 5 and 6, respectively.
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- Predrag Božović
- School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Microelectronics and Technical Physics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Department of Radiation and Environmental Protection, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Microelectronics and Technical Physics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Department of Radiation and Environmental Protection, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Department of Radiation and Environmental Protection, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Dorey S, Gray L, Tootell A, Higgins R, Al-Islam S, Baxter H, Dixon P, Hogg P. Radiation protection value to the operator from augmented reality smart glasses in interventional fluoroscopy procedures using phantoms. Radiography (Lond) 2019; 25:301-307. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Carinou E, Kollaard R, Stankovic Petrovic J, Ginjaume M. A European survey on the regulatory status for the estimation of the effective dose and the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye when radiation protection garments are used. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2019; 39:126-135. [PMID: 30523929 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/aaf456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Following the proposal of the ICRP for the reduction of the dose limit for the lens of the eye, which has been adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the European Council, concerns have been raised about the implementation of proper dose monitoring methods as defined in national regulations, and about the harmonisation between European countries. The European Radiation Dosimetry Group organised a survey at the end of 2017, through a web questionnaire, regarding national dose monitoring regulations. The questions were related to: double dosimetry, algorithms for the estimation of the effective dose, methodology for the determination of the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye and structure of the national dose registry. The results showed that more than 50% of the countries that responded to the survey have legal requirements about the number and the position of dosemeters used for estimation of the effective dose when radiation protection garments are used. However, in only five out of 26 countries are there nationally approved algorithms for the estimation of the effective dose. In 14 out of 26 countries there is a legal requirement to estimate the dose to the lens of the eye. All of the responding countries use some kind of national database for storing individual monitoring data but in only 12 out of 26 countries are the estimated effective dose values stored. The personal dose equivalent at depth 3 mm is stored in the registry of only seven out of 26 countries. From the survey, performed just before the implementation of the European Basic Safety Standards Directive, it is concluded that national occupational exposure frameworks require intensive and immediate work under the coordination of the competent authorities to bring them into line with the latest basic safety standards and achieve harmonisation between European countries.
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Barbosa AHP, Medeiros RB, Corpa AMR, Higa FS, Souza MTD, Barbosa PL, Moreira AC, Quadros ASD, Lemke VDMG, Cantarelli MJDC. Prevalence of Lens Opacity in Interventional Cardiologists and Professional Working in the Hemodynamics in Brazil. Arq Bras Cardiol 2019; 112:392-399. [PMID: 30810610 PMCID: PMC6459427 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20190028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Posterior subcapsular cataract is a tissue reaction commonly found among
professionals exposed to ionizing radiation. Objective To assess the prevalence of cataract in professionals working in hemodynamics
in Brazil. Methods Professionals exposed to ionizing radiation (group 1, G1) underwent slit lamp
examination with a biomicroscope for lens examination and compared with
non-exposed subjects (group 2, G2). Ophthalmologic findings were described
and classified by opacity degree and localization using the Lens Opacities
Classification System III. Both groups answered a questionnaire on work and
health conditions to investigate the presence of risk factors for cataract.
The level of significance was set at 5% (p < 0.05). Results A total of 112 volunteers of G1, mean age of 44.95 (±10.23) years, and
88 volunteers of G2, mean age of 48.07 (±12.18) years were evaluated;
75.2% of G1 and 85.2% of G2 were physicians. Statistical analysis between G1
and G2 showed a prevalence of posterior subcapsular cataract of 13% and 2%
in G1 and G2, respectively (0.0081). Considering physicians only, 38% of G1
and 15% of G2 had cataract, with the prevalence of posterior subcapsular
cataract of 13% and 3%, respectively (p = 0.0176). Among non-physicians, no
difference was found in the prevalence of cataract (by types). Conclusions Cataract was more prevalent in professionals exposed to ionizing radiation,
with posterior subcapsular cataract the most frequent finding.
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- Escola Paulista de Medicina - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Escola Paulista de Medicina - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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Eye lens monitoring programme for medical staff involved in fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures in Switzerland. Phys Med 2019; 57:33-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Pugliese M, Amatiello A, Correra M, Stoia V, Cerciello V, Roca V, Loffredo F, Fiore F, La Verde G. Evaluation of the current status of the eye lens radiation exposure in an Interventional Radiology department. LA MEDICINA DEL LAVORO 2018; 109:471-477. [PMID: 30556537 PMCID: PMC7682182 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v110i6.7286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Following recent epidemiological studies, which showed tissue reactions from ionizing radiation at significantly lower doses, the 2013/59 EURATOM Directive of 5th December 2013 lowered the limit on the equivalent dose to the eye lens from 150 mSv to 20 mSv per year. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, it is considered appropriate to perform a timely dose monitoring by using specific dosimeters. Objectives: Analysis of the current state of the eye lens exposures during interventional procedures. The survey aimed at assessing the degree of information available to the exposed workers as regards lowering the dose limit in Interventional Radiology departments of some hospitals in Campania (Southern Italy). Methods: The equivalent dose was assessed, over a period of 90 days, using specific Hp dosimeters(3), placed sideways with regard to prescription eye glasses. The level of awareness of the new dose limit among operators was assessed using a questionnaire. Results: The values of the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye for the I and II Operators were found to be <150 mSv/year but for the I Operator a value of 54 mSv/year was obtained, ie higher than 20 mSv/year, that is the new limit of the equivalent dose according to 2013/59 EURATOM. The initial results of the questionnaire from 52 exposed workers, of which 46 (88%) were from exposure category A and 6 (12%) from category B, showed a low level of information (19%). Conclusions: The results highlight not only the importance of using specific devices for individual protection but also the importance of the level of training and information the exposed medical staff are given concerning the new regulations.
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Rühm W, Bottollier-Depois JF, Gilvin P, Harrison R, Knežević Ž, Lopez MA, Tanner R, Vargas A, Woda C. The work programme of EURADOS on internal and external dosimetry. Ann ICRP 2018; 47:20-34. [PMID: 29664324 DOI: 10.1177/0146645318756224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Since the early 1980s, the European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) has been maintaining a network of institutions interested in the dosimetry of ionising radiation. As of 2017, this network includes more than 70 institutions (research centres, dosimetry services, university institutes, etc.), and the EURADOS database lists more than 500 scientists who contribute to the EURADOS mission, which is to promote research and technical development in dosimetry and its implementation into practice, and to contribute to harmonisation of dosimetry in Europe and its conformance with international practices. The EURADOS working programme is organised into eight working groups dealing with environmental, computational, internal, and retrospective dosimetry; dosimetry in medical imaging; dosimetry in radiotherapy; dosimetry in high-energy radiation fields; and harmonisation of individual monitoring. Results are published as freely available EURADOS reports and in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Moreover, EURADOS organises winter schools and training courses on various aspects relevant for radiation dosimetry, and formulates the strategic research needs in dosimetry important for Europe. This paper gives an overview on the most important EURADOS activities. More details can be found at www.eurados.org .
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- W Rühm
- a Department of Radiation Sciences, Institute for Radiation Protection, Helmholtz Centre Munich, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- f Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas, Spain
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- g Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
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- a Department of Radiation Sciences, Institute for Radiation Protection, Helmholtz Centre Munich, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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Bayón J, Alejo L, Koren C, Huerga C, Corredoira E, Serrada A, Balbacid E, Gutierrez-Larraya F, Guibelalde E. Eye lens dose levels in interventional rooms using simple phantom simulation, dose management software and Monte Carlo method of uncertainty assessment. Appl Radiat Isot 2018; 141:130-137. [PMID: 30237096 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This paper presents a fast method to estimate the annual eye lens dose levels for interventional practitioners applying the Monte Carlo method of uncertainty assessment. The estimation was performed by placing an anthropomorphic phantom in the typical working position, and applying the habitually employed protocol. No radiation protection devices were considered in the simulation. The results were compatible with the measurements performed during interventions by placing dosimeters in the vicinity of the eyes of two paediatric interventional cardiologists working with a fluoroscopic biplane system.
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- J Bayón
- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
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- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Physics Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Paediatric Cardiology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Guiu-Souto J, Otero C, Pérez-Fentes DA, Fernández-Baltar C, Francisco Sánchez-Garcia J, García-Freire C, Pombar-Cameán M, Pardo-Montero J. Characterising endourologist learning curve during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: implications on occupational dose and patients. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2017; 37:N49-N54. [PMID: 29140797 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/aa8e51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study we have characterised the learning curve for percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures over 301 cases for six years. Different surrogate parameters of clinical expertise have been used, such as dose area product, total procedure time, fluoroscopy time and personal equivalent doses. In addition, two different endourologists have been monitored; one of whom had specific Radiation Protection training (ICRP 85). Eye lens dose was estimated from thermoluminescent dosimeters. Significant differences were observed between both endourologists, especially in the fluoroscopy time. Finally, both entrance skin dose and effective doses of patients have been determined.
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- Jacobo Guiu-Souto
- Department of Medical Physics and Radiological Protection, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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