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  • Radiology
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Computed tomography (CT) lymphography is used for evaluating lymphedema.
  • Accurate measurement of patient radiation doses is crucial for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure patient radiation doses during CT lymphography of the chest, abdomen, and extremities.
  • To estimate radiation dose-related risks associated with these CT procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Radiation effective doses were quantified using CT machines from different vendors.
  • Data from 28 CT lymphography procedures were collected after CT system calibration.
  • Effective and organ doses were extrapolated using national radiological protection software and Monte Carlo simulation.

Main Results:

  • Mean patient doses (CTDIvol and DLP) varied significantly between CT scanner types (128-slice vs. 16-slice) and scan regions.
  • For chest and abdomen procedures, mean DLP ranged from 425 ± 222 to 1118 ± 812 mGy.cm.
  • Mean DLP for extremities ranged from 320 ± 140 to 424 ± 212 mGy.cm.

Conclusions:

  • Patient radiation doses exhibited significant differences based on scan length and clinical indication.
  • Organs within the primary beam, particularly in the chest, received high doses, elevating the risk of radiation-induced cancer.
  • Current patient doses in CT lymphography are higher than reported in previous studies.