Radiation Exposure During Radiofrequency Ablation Procedures
Author Information
Author(s): Saidatul A MMedPhys, Azlan CA MMedPhys, Megat Amin MSA MSc, Abdullah BJJ MBBS, FRCR, Ng KH PhD, MIPEM, DABMP
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, University of Malaya
Hypothesis
What is the level of radiation exposure to patients and operators during radiofrequency ablation using computed tomography?
Conclusion
The study found that operators received the highest radiation dose at their hands during radiofrequency ablation procedures.
Supporting Evidence
- Operators received the highest radiation dose at their hands, followed by their eyes and thyroid.
- The study measured radiation exposure using specialized film and dosimeters.
- Radiation exposure increased with the duration of the procedure.
Takeaway
Doctors and staff get exposed to radiation during certain medical procedures, and this study measured how much they get during a specific treatment called radiofrequency ablation.
Methodology
The study used Gafchromic film and thermoluminescent dosimeters to measure radiation exposure during 30 radiofrequency ablation procedures.
Limitations
The study focused only on liver treatments and may not represent other types of procedures.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing liver radiofrequency ablation, including a radiologist and support staff.
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