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Title
Assessment of scatter radiation dose received by comforters and carers during digital breast tomosynthesis mammography.
Publication Date
2023-02-27
Author(s)
Kostidis, Michelle
Varcoe, Joshua G
Barnes, Peter
Subject
breast
carers
mammography
radiation dose
scattered radiation
tomosynthesis
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0002-0334-762X
0000-0002-9695-2174
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DOI
10.1002/jmrs.649
Abstract
Mammographic imaging can cause considerable stress and anxiety for some patients and may require someone to remain in the room during the procedure to provide both physical and emotional support. As such, these comforters and carers (C&C) are exposed to ionising radiation. Limited evidence is available stating the radiation dose received during a digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examination. This research aims to determine the optimal standing position for a C&C in the mammography room during a DBT mammogram that results in the lowest radiation dose, whilst providing high-quality imaging, care and comfort to the patient.
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Citation
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences 2023; 70(2)
Jornal Title
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
ISSN
2051-3909

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