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Comparison of mean glandular dose values provided by a digital breast tomosynthesis system in Brazil
Bruno Beraldo Oliveira1, Lucas Paixão1, Sabrina Donato da Silva1
1Post-graduation in Sciences and Technology of Radiations, Minerals and Materials - CDTN/CNEN, Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Abstract:
Studies are needed to determine the radiation dose of patients that are undergoing Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) procedures. Mean glandular dose (DG) values were derived from the incident air kerma (Ki) measurements and tabulated conversion coefficients. Ki values were obtained through an ionization chamber positioned in a Hologic Selenia Dimensions system using appropriate exposure parameters. This work contributes to determine the reliable radiation dose received by the patients and compare DG values provided by this DBT system images.
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