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Radiation-induced temporary epilation after a neuroradiologically guided embolization procedure
1Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0374.
Radiology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Radiation exposure during arteriovenous malformation embolization can lead to temporary hair loss. This study estimated skin dose, correlating it with patient-reported epilation after the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Medical Physics
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are complex vascular abnormalities.
- Embolization is a common treatment for AVMs, involving radiation exposure.
- Assessing radiation dose is crucial for patient safety.