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Petrovic B, Vicko F, Radovanovic D, Samac J, Tot A, Radovanovic Z, Ivkovic-Kapicl T, Lukic D, Marjanovic M, Ivanov O. Occupational radiation dose of personnel involved in sentinel node biopsy procedure. Phys Med 2021; 91:117-120. [PMID: 34773831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sentinel node biopsy is a procedure used for axillary nodal staging in breast cancer surgery. The process uses radioactive 99mTc isotope for mapping the sentinel node(s) and all the staff involved in the procedure is potentially exposed to ionizing radiation. The colloid for radiolabelling (antimone-sulphide) with 99mTc isotope (half-life 6 h) is injected into the patient breast. The injection has activity of 18.5 MBq. The surgeon removes the primary tumor and detects active lymph nodes with gamma detection unit. The tumor as well as the active nodal tissue is transferred to pathologist for the definitive findings. The aim of the study was to measure dose equivalents to extremities and whole body for all staff and suggest practice improvement in order to minimize exposure risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS The measurements of the following operational quantities were performed: Hp(10) personal dose equivalent to whole body and Hp(0.07) to extremities for staff as well as ambiental dose for operating theatre and during injection. Hp(0.07) were measured at surgeon's finger by ring thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) type MTS-N, and reader RADOS RE2000. Surgeon and nurse were wearing TLD personal dosimeter at the chest level. Anesthesiologist and anesthetist were wearing electronic personal dosimeters, while pathologist was wearing ring TLD while manipulating tissue samples. Electronic dosimeters used were manufactured by Polimaster, type PM1610. All TLD and electronic dosimeters data were reported, including background radiation. Background radiation was also monitored separately. Personal TLDs are standard for this type of personal monitoring, provided by accredited laboratory. Measurements of ambiental dose in workplaces of other staff involved around the patient was performed before the surgery took place, by calibrated survey meters manufactured by Atomtex, type 1667. The study involved two surgeons and one pathologist, two anesthesiologists and three anesthetists during two months period. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The doses received by all staff are evaluated using passive and active personal dosimeters and ambiental dose monitors and practice was improved based on results collected. Average annual whole body dose for all staff involved in the procedure was less than 0.8 mSv. Extremity dose equivalents to surgeon and pathologist were far below the limits set for professionally exposed (surgeon) and for public (pathologist). CONCLUSIONS Although has proven to be very safe for all staff, additional measures for radiation protection, in accordance to ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) should be conducted. The recommendations for practice improvement with respect to radiation protection were issued.
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- Borislava Petrovic
- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, University Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovica 3, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Clinical Center Vojvodina, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia; Institute of Nuclear Sciences Vinca, PO Box 522, Vinca, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, University Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovica 3, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljka 11, Novi Sad, Serbia; Oncology Institute Vojvodina, Put dr Goldmana 4, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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Živanović M, Vukanac I, Samac J, Antić V, Jeremić M, Janković D, Kandić A, Vargas CS, Struelens L, Ciraj-Bjelac O. Intercomparison and performance assessment of radionuclide calibrators used in nuclear medicine departments in Serbia. Appl Radiat Isot 2021; 179:110013. [PMID: 34741955 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.110013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this work is to assess accuracy and compare the performance of radionuclide calibrators (RNCs) used in nuclear medicine departments in Serbia. Testing of the RNCs included verification of measurement accuracy, as well as analysis of routinely used quality control protocols, by using the certified radioactivity standards (57Co, 137Cs). RNCs performances were assessed with 99mTc through comparison of reference value for radionuclide activity and RNC measurements. Results of the intercomparison revealed that RNCs, 15 in total, are accurate within 10% in vial geometry and within 15% in syringe geometry. Most of them showed similar performance. The results revealed that container geometry is an important influencing parameter in the accuracy of activity measurement. Obtained results indicate a need for regular calibration and implementation of Quality Control program in order to achieve and maintain the accuracy of activity measurements in nuclear medicine.
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- Miloš Živanović
- "VINCA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of Thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- "VINCA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of Thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Center of Laboratory Medicine, Novi Sad, Serbia; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Centre Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- "VINCA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of Thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- "VINCA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of Thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN), Boeretang 200, 2400, Mol, Belgium
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- "VINCA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of Thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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