Radiation dose reduction utilizing noise reduction technology during uterine artery embolization: A pilot study

Raisa J. Durrani, Aaron M. Fischman, Imramsjah M.J. van der Bom, Edward Kim, F. Scott Nowakowski, Rahul S. Patel, Robert A. Lookstein

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the radiation dose reduction during uterine artery embolization utilizing dose reduction technology. Methods: A total of 58 women underwent uterine artery embolization. A total of 26 procedures were performed in a standard fluoroscopy suite; 32 procedures were performed utilizing a novel imaging platform. Radiation dose data and acquisition parameters were compared. Results: The new platform provided significant reduction in the median radiation dose (P<.001): from 389 Gy cm2 to 145 Gy cm2. There were no differences between the groups with regard to acquisition parameters. Conclusion: The new imaging platform provided a 61% dose reduction during uterine artery embolization without a significant change in acquisition parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)378-381
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Imaging
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2016

Keywords

  • Dose reduction
  • Imaging technology
  • Interventional radiology
  • Uterine artery embolization

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