[Urolithiasis and radioprotection].
Radioactivity is represented by alpha, beta and gamma-rays emission which can by interaction with substance produce ionisation. Humankind is exposed to natural radioactivity as well as human activities related radioactivity. Radioactiviy risk is dose related and biological dose is expressed in millisievert (mSv). Annual biological dose related to natural radioactivity is around 2 to 3mSv. Regarding urinary lithiasis, radiation can occur during diagnosis and treatment phases for the patient and the latter for the surgeon. Objective of radioprotection is to protect people from radioactivity and is organised by different decrees. Annual biological dose received by internal or external exposition should not exceed 20mSv a year. Some essential concepts must be known and good practice rules have to be followed.
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Service d'urologie, hôpital civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France. Christian.Saussine@chru-strasbourg.fr
Lechevallier
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D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D011859:Radiography; D052878:Urolithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*