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    • To discuss common injuries and protective measures in interventional radiology.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of known risks and common injuries in interventional radiology.
    • Discussion of traditional radiation protection strategies.
    • Identification of additional protective steps for medical personnel.

    Main Results:

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    • The most common personnel injury is the development of cataracts.
    • Both traditional and additional protective measures are crucial for dose limitation.

    Conclusions:

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    • Minimizing radiation exposure requires a combination of established methods and enhanced precautions.
    • Protecting patients and staff from deterministic and stochastic radiation effects is paramount.