| [Efficacy of a self-designed protective lead shield in reduction of radiation exposure dose during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography]. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21258198 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: The increasing use of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) calls for greater consideration of radiation exposure risk to endoscopists and assistants, and emphasizes the proper system of radiation protection. This study was designed to assess the effect of a newly developed, self-designed, protective lead shield. METHODS: A curtain-shaped protective shield composed of seven movable lead plates was developed, each with the following dimensions: depth, 0.1 cm; width, 15 cm; length, 70 cm. The curtain-shaped protective shield was designed to be located between the patient and the endoscopist. Twenty-nine patients (11 men and 18 women) undergoing ERCP between January 2010 and March 2010 were selected for this study. The dose of radiation exposure was recorded with or without the protective lead shield at the level of the head, chest, and pelvis. The measurement was made at 50 cm and 150 cm from the radiation source. RESULTS: The mean patient age was 64 years. The mean patient height and weight was 161.7+/-6.9 cm and 58.9+/-9.9 kg, respectively. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 22.5+/-3.0 kg/m2. Endoscopists received 1522.2+/-537.0 mR/hr without the protective lead shield. At the same distance, radiation exposure was significantly reduced to 68.8+/-88.0 mR/hr with the protective lead shield (p-value>0.0001). The radiation exposure to endoscopists and assistants was significantly reduced by the use of a protective lead shield (p value >0.0001). The amount of radiation exposure during ERCP was related to the patient's BMI (r=0.749, p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This self-designed, protective lead shield is effective in protecting endoscopists and assistants from radiation exposure. |
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Authors:
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Yun Jung Kim; Kwang Bum Cho; Eun Soo Kim; Kyung Sik Park; Byoung Kuk Jang; Woo Jin Chung; Jae Seok Hwang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi Volume: 57 ISSN: 1598-9992 ISO Abbreviation: Korean J Gastroenterol Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-01-24 Completed Date: 2011-05-20 Revised Date: 2011-09-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189416 Medline TA: Korean J Gastroenterol Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: kor Pagination: 28-33 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. |
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Adult Aged Body Mass Index Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects* Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis, therapy Female Humans Male Middle Aged Radiation Dosage Radiation Injuries / prevention & control* Radiation Monitoring* / methods Radiation Protection / methods* |
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