Radioprotection to the Gonads in Pediatric Pelvic Radiography: Effectiveness of Developed Bismuth Shield

Background: The use and effectiveness of traditional lead gonad shields in pediatric pelvic radiography has been challenged by several literatures over the past two decades. The aim of this study was to develop a new radioprotective gonad shields to be use in pediatric pelvic radiography. Materials...

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Main Authors: Vahid Karami, Mansour Zabihzadeh, Nasim Shams, Mehrdad Golami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://ijp.mums.ac.ir/article_8633_890061c9e00ee8449c5084162fbc32e4.pdf