Radiation Exposure Articles

Eye lens radiation exposure during fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures may result in occupational radiation-induced cataracts. We evaluated the eye lens radiation doses and the protective effect of X‑ray protective visors during ureteroscopic procedures.

Urolithiasis is a widespread disease. Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in the evaluation and management of patients with suspected urolithiasis. Furthermore, modern imaging methods may provide information on stone location, size, fragility and composition aiding the urologist to determine the appropriate treatment modality.

SAN DIEGO, CA USA (UroToday.com) - With the increased use of active surveillance in the management of cT1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the risk of radiation-induced secondary malignancies presents a legitimate risk to patients. In a well-attended session at the Society of Urologic Oncolgy meeting in San Diego, Dr. Erick Remer presented an update on the risk of radiation-induced malignancy.

Nephrolithiasis patients undergo repeated imaging increasing their radiation risk. Guidelines recommend imaging following ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL), but not the modality or frequency of imaging.

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a new energy and radiation dose reduced protocol for non-contrast computer tomography (NCCT) with dual energy (DE) analysis (DECT) and its potential for the compositional analysis of uric (UA) or non-uric acid (N-UA) containing calculi.

Recent advances in computed tomography, X-ray-based imaging, and ultrasonography have improved the accuracy of urinary stone detection and differentiation of stone composition while minimizing radiation exposure.

INTRODUCTION - Computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy-guided renal cryoablation and lung radiofrequency ablation (RFA) have received increasing attention as promising cancer therapies. Although radiation exposure of interventional radiologists during these procedures is an important concern, data on operator exposure are lacking.

Introduction: Fluoroscopy-guided endourology procedures require proper radiation protection to minimize radiation risk. This multicenter study aimed at investigating radiation protection practice and related radiation exposure of operating team members.

In January of 1896, the New York Times wrote: “Men of science in this city are awaiting with the utmost impatience the arrival of English technical journals which will give them the full particulars of Professor Roentgen’s discovery of a method of photographing opaque bodies."