Ionizing radiation in endovascular interventions.
Ionizing radiation exposure is an inherent component of endovascular surgery. As procedures become more complex, greater radiation exposure is incurred by both staff and patient. Radiation doses during endovascular aneurysm repair are similar to those recorded during percutaneous coronary interventions. Ionizing radiation may cause skin injury, as well as increase the long-term risk of malignancy. Endovascular surgeons need to be aware of radiation hazards and take all reasonable steps to minimize the risks to both patients and staff.
Walsh
Stewart R
SR
Cambridge Vascular Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. srwalsh@doctors.org.uk
Cousins
Claire
C
Tang
Tjun Y
TY
Gaunt
Michael E
ME
Boyle
Jonathan R
JR
D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D013269:Stochastic Processes; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*