Method for minimizing the radiation exposure from scoliosis radiographs. [X ray]
Journal Article
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· J. Bone Jt. Surg., Am. Vol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6171546
The radiation exposure resulting from standard scoliosis radiographs was determined for eighteen adolescent girls. The risk of inducing breast cancer was estimated from the skin-exposure doses. The average skin exposure to the breasts was 59.6 millirads (0.59 mGy) for the anteroposterior radiograph. Assuming a total of twenty-two anteroposterior radiographs during a course of treatment, the cumulative exposure would result in a 1.35% relative increase in the risk of development of breast cancer. By utilizing collimation of the x-ray beam and proper selection of grids, films, and screens, the radiation risk of scoliosis radiographs is minimized.
- OSTI ID:
- 6171546
- Journal Information:
- J. Bone Jt. Surg., Am. Vol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Bone Jt. Surg., Am. Vol.; (United States) Vol. 63:1; ISSN JBJSA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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DISEASES
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