Optimisation of Radiation Exposure to Gastroenterologists and Patients during Therapeutic ERCP
Joint Authors
Alzimami, Khalid
Theodorou, Kiki
Potamianos, Spiros
Sulieman, Abdelmoneim
Paroutoglou, Georgios
Vlychou, Marianna
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study intended to optimize the radiation doses for gastroenterologists and patients during therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and to compare the doses based on available data obtained by other researchers.
A total of 153 patients were studied in two Gastroenterology Departments, (group A, 111; group B, 42).
Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) were used to measure the staff and patients entrance surface air kerma (ESAK) at different body sites.
The mean ESAK and effective doses per procedure were estimated to be 68.75 mGy and 2.74 mSv, respectively.
Staff was exposed to a heterogonous doses.
The third examiner (trainee) was exposed to a high dose compared with other examiners because no shield was located to protect him from stray radiation.
Patients and examiners doses were lower compared to the lowest values found in previous studies taking into consideration the heterogeneity of patients and equipment.
Staff doses during ERCP are within the safety limit in the light of the current practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alzimami, Khalid& Sulieman, Abdelmoneim& Paroutoglou, Georgios& Potamianos, Spiros& Vlychou, Marianna& Theodorou, Kiki. 2013. Optimisation of Radiation Exposure to Gastroenterologists and Patients during Therapeutic ERCP. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alzimami, Khalid…[et al.]. Optimisation of Radiation Exposure to Gastroenterologists and Patients during Therapeutic ERCP. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Alzimami, Khalid& Sulieman, Abdelmoneim& Paroutoglou, Georgios& Potamianos, Spiros& Vlychou, Marianna& Theodorou, Kiki. Optimisation of Radiation Exposure to Gastroenterologists and Patients during Therapeutic ERCP. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483061
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483061