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Synergistic cytotoxicity of iodinated contrast agents and x-radiation
P Dawson1, M Penhaligon, E Smith
1Department of Radiology, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
Investigative Radiology
|September 1, 1988
Abstract:
The synergistic cytotoxicity of iodinated radiologic contrast agents and x-radiation is discussed. Experiments are described illustrating the phenomenon and lending support to the view that it is mediated by energetic photoelectrons. Some of its practical implications are indicated.