Impact of Replacing Old C-Arms on Reducing Radiation Exposure
Fluoroscopy is increasingly used by gastroenterologists for endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Unfortunately, fluoroscopy exposes patients and staff to ionizing radiation, which can cause DNA damage, cell death, genetic defects, and cancer. These adverse ef...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1740476 |