Technical note: Reduction of radiation dose using ultrasound guidance during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure
2011
Reducing Radiation Dose in TIPS Procedures with Ultrasound Guidance
Sample size: 19
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Roshan S Livingstone, Keshava Shyamkumar
Primary Institution: Christian Medical College, Vellore
Hypothesis
Can ultrasound guidance reduce radiation exposure during the TIPS procedure?
Conclusion
Using ultrasound guidance can significantly reduce the length of the TIPS procedure and the radiation doses to patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The average DAP value for the TIPS procedure was 63.86 Gy cm2.
- Fluoroscopy times for the DIPS procedure averaged 19.2 minutes.
- The use of USG guidance can lead to a notable reduction in overall procedure duration.
Takeaway
Doctors can use ultrasound to help with a procedure that usually involves a lot of radiation, making it safer for patients.
Methodology
The study involved 19 patients undergoing TIPS procedures, measuring radiation doses with a DAP meter.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
21.12-117.07
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