A Study of Radiation Doses to the Patient and Medical Team at Embolization Procedures

Abstract

Materials and Methods: We examined data from brain embolization (n = 30), hepatic chemoembolization (n = 50), and uterine embolization (n = 12). The PSDs were measured using radiochromic film around the patient’s head (group 1) or abdominal/pelvic region (group 2). Acquisition technical data and kerma-area products (KAP) were also recorded. Occupational doses were measured using InstadoseTM dosimeters near the left eye region (LER), chest, and left ankle.