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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 378-381 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical Imaging |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2016 |
Keywords
- Dose reduction
- Imaging technology
- Interventional radiology
- Uterine artery embolization