title: Radiation exposure to medical personnel during iodine-125 seed implantation of the prostate.
abstract: Radiation exposure to operating room personnel was measured by thermoluminescent dosimeters and an ionization chamber during a simulated iodine-125 seed implantation of the prostate gland. The exposure rates at points around the implanted phantom were measured and compared with the calculated values. The data suggested that even with a schedule of 25 prostate implants per year, exposure levels would not exceed 5% of the recommended maximum limits for occupationally exposed personnel.
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004782:Environmental Health; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008961:Models, Structural; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes