Radiation exposure during ureteroscopy

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Urology; (USA)

OSTI ID:6320620

Bagley, D H; Cubler-Goodman, A ^[1]

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1. Thomas Jefferson Univ., Philadelphia, PA (USA)

Use of fluoroscopy during ureteroscopy increases the risk of radiation exposure to the urologist and patient. Radiation entrance dosages were measured at skin level in 37 patients, and at the neck, trunk and finger of the urologist, and neck and trunk of the circulating nurse. Radiation exposure time was measured in 79 patients, and was related to the purpose of the procedure and the type of ureteroscope used, whether rigid or flexible. Exposure could be minimized by decreasing the fluoroscopy time. A portable C-arm fluoroscopy unit with electronic imaging and last image hold mode should be used to minimize exposure time. Lead aprons and thyroid shields should be used by the urologist and other personnel in the endoscopy room.

• OSTI ID: 6320620
• Journal Information: Journal of Urology; (USA), Vol. 144:6; ISSN 0022-5347
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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