Radiation dose reduction during hysterosalpingography: An application of scanning-beam digital radiography

D. C. Kushner, L. C. Yoder, R. H. Cleveland, T. E. Herman, M. M. Goodsitt

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

6 Scopus citations

Abstract

Hysterosalpingography was performed in 31 patients by means of a low-dose scanning-beam digital radiographic system. The technique permits adequate evaluation of gynecologic abnormalities while allowing significant reduction in radiation: 2.4-mR (6.1 x 10-7 C/kg) exposure to the skin and 0.7-mrad (7 x 10-6 Gy) mean dose to the ovaries per image obtained. Sixteen patients demonstrated readily recognizable and documented abnormalities, corroborated by laparoscopy, laparotomy, or other supportive evidence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-33
Number of pages3
JournalRadiology
Volume161
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Radiation dose reduction during hysterosalpingography: An application of scanning-beam digital radiography'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this