Radiation Dose of Patients in Fluoroscopically Guided Interventions: an Update
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02667-3
Abstract: The benefits of fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures are significant and have established new standards in the clinical management of many diseases. Despite the benefits, it is known that they come with known risks, such as… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; fluoroscopically guided; patients fluoroscopically; dose patients ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the UF/NCI hybrid computational phantoms for use in organ dosimetry of pediatric patients undergoing fluoroscopically guided cardiac procedures.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aaad1d
Abstract: Epidemiologic data demonstrate that pediatric patients face a higher relative risk of radiation induced cancers than their adult counterparts at equivalent exposures. Infants and children with congenital heart defects are a critical patient population exposed… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; guided cardiac; dosimetry; nci hybrid ... See more keywords
Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Procedural Technique.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000627
Abstract: Fluoroscopically guided lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections are indicated for the treatment of lumbar radicular pain that has failed more conservative options. This article details proper equipment and medications, patient positioning and set-up, step-by-step instructions… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; transforaminal epidural; lumbar transforaminal; guided lumbar ... See more keywords
Comparison of Ultrasound and Fluoroscopically Guided Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
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DOI: 10.1159/000493120
Abstract: Background: Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) plays a significant role especially in the palliation of an endoscopically inaccessible biliary system. Since a standard technique of PTBD is not defined, we compared a fluoroscopically guided technique… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; transhepatic biliary; percutaneous transhepatic; drainage ... See more keywords
Diagnostic reference levels for fluoroscopically guided procedures in a South African tertiary hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/0284185120938371
Abstract: Background The burgeoning usage and complexity of fluoroscopically guided procedures (FGPs) contribute to extended examination times and increased risk of adverse radiation effects. Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) play a pivotal role in dose optimization. There… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; reference levels; hospital; reference ... See more keywords
Outcomes of the Fluoroscopically-Guided vs. Computed-Tomography-Guided Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Low Back Pain: A Propensity-matched Prospective Cohort
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.37.23
Abstract: Background Low back pain (LBP), the most common musculoskeletal condition, imposes a significant burden on healthcare and triggers mental and physical disorders. Before surgery, patients are eligible for minimally-invasive treatments, including transforaminal epidural steroid injection… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; transforaminal epidural; steroid injection; epidural steroid ... See more keywords