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[Radiation dose during mammography using various recording systems (author's transl)]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|September 1, 1978
Summary
This study measured patient radiation dose in mammography across different systems, including film, film-screen, and xeromammography. Results provide data on radiation exposure levels for various mammographic recording techniques.
Area of Science:
- Radiological Physics
- Medical Imaging
- Radiation Dosimetry
Context:
- Mammography utilizes various recording systems, including film, film-screen combinations, and xeromammography.
- Accurate measurement of patient radiation dose is crucial for optimizing mammographic procedures.
- Understanding dose variations across different systems informs clinical practice and quality assurance.
Purpose:
- To quantify patient radiation dose for different mammographic recording systems.
- To compare radiation doses delivered by industrial film, film-screen, and xeromammography techniques.
- To assess total surface dose on the breast using specific exposure combinations.
Summary:
- Patient dose was measured using thermoluminescent densitometers for film, film-screen, and xeromammography.
- Experiments involved measuring dose per exposure and total surface dose at five points on the breast.
- Combinations included industrial film and xeromammography, film-screen and xeromammography, and industrial film with xeromammography.
Impact:
- Provides essential data for evaluating radiation risks associated with different mammography technologies.
- Contributes to the optimization of mammographic imaging protocols to minimize patient dose.
- Informs the selection of appropriate recording systems based on dose efficiency and image quality considerations.