Radiographic fallopian tube recanalization: Absorbed ovarian radiation dose

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.180.1.2052677· OSTI ID:5591853

Hedgpeth, P L; Thurmond, A S; Fry, R; Schmidgall, J R; Roesch, J ^[1]

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1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland (USA)

Absorbed radiation dose to the ovaries during radiographic fallopian tube recanalization was estimated in 29 patients with use of thermoluminescent dosimeters placed in the vaginal fornix. With an average fluoroscopic time of 8.5 minutes {plus minus} 5.5 and an average of 14 {plus minus} 5 105-mm spot radiographs obtained, the average absorbed dose to the ovaries was 8.5 mGy {plus minus} 5.6 (0.85 rad {plus minus} 0.56). Technical guidelines for keeping patient radiation exposure to a minimum during this new interventional procedure are suggested.

• OSTI ID: 5591853
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 180:1; ISSN RADLA; ISSN 0033-8419
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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