Thermoluminescent dosimeters for in vivo measurement of radiation exposure and related dose in mammography
Journal Article
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· Radiol. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6860546
Most methods of radiation exposure evaluation in mammography concentrate on in vitro determination. One method has evolved using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) for in vivo determination, yet on a mail order basis. Presented here is the development of a procedure for preparing and using TLDs to measure entrance skin exposure (ESE) and mammographic unit output consistency that was adapted for implementation within a hospital setting. Using published correction factors and absorbed dose data, the estimated midbreast dose was calculated from the ESE obtained. A two-view examination resulted in an average ESE of 2198 mR per breast and an average midbreast dose of 177 mRad. This procedure is feasible for assessing ESE and dose in mammography.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- OSTI ID:
- 6860546
- Journal Information:
- Radiol. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiol. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN RATIB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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560151 -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Man
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DOSES
DOSIMETRY
GLANDS
HAZARDS
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IN VIVO
MAMMARY GLANDS
MEDICINE
MONITORING
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETRY
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560151 -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Man
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DOSES
DOSIMETRY
GLANDS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
IN VIVO
MAMMARY GLANDS
MEDICINE
MONITORING
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION HAZARDS
RADIATION MONITORING
RADIOLOGY
SKIN
THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETRY
USES