Dosimetry of a silicone breast prosthesis

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.135.1.7360966· OSTI ID:5217226

McGinley, P H; Powell, W R; Bostwick, J

Dose measurements were conducted in a phantom which simulates breast tissue and in another phantom which simulates a breast containing a silicone prosthesis. No detectable difference was found when the irradiations were carried out with tangential beams of /sup 60/Co radiation. The degree of backscatter and absorption of radiation by the prosthesis and phantom were also similar. A slight decrease in dose of approximately 8% was found at the interface between the prosthesis and muscle-equivalent material.

• Research Organization: Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
• OSTI ID: 5217226
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 135:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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