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H E DUGGAN

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PubMed1965

ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM A SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT OF THE GONADAL RADIATION DOSE DURING RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES.

The radiation hazard, if any, from diagnostic x-ray examinations was assessed in a study divided into three phases: (1) the gathering of data to allow estimation of the total gonadal dose received by each patient; (2) the accumulation of the individual and accumulative gonadal-dose totals on a large group of patients; (3) the examination and follow-up of patients who had received a substantial gonadal dose to determine any relationship between small recurring doses of ionizing radiation and various indices of somatic and genetic damage.The mean gonadal dose received by females was much higher than that received by males-1012 mr. as compared to 310 mr. Of 7021 individuals in this study, only 428 (6.1%) received 2 r. or more during the three-year test period. No definite conclusions as to radiation hazard could be made. A system, however, has been developed which, if continued, could eventually produce this basic information.

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PubMed1964

RADIATION PROTECTION IN CANADA. IV. FACTORS OF IMPORTANCE IN MINIMIZING RADIATION EXPOSURE OF PATIENTS, OPERATORS AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOLOGY.

Factors that may reduce the dose of radiation, from diagnostic and therapeutic x-ray procedures, to the patient and to the occupational and non-occupational worker are outlined. Suitable basic radiation measuring apparatus is described. It is recommended that, in diagnostic radiography, relatively high kilovoltage, proper cones, collimation and adequate filtration be used. Some specific recommendations are made concerning fluoroscopic, photoroentgen and portable x-ray examinations. Film monitoring of personnel is advisable. Examples are given of protective devices to lessen the dosage to the occupational worker. It is the responsibility of the radiologist or physician in charge to ensure that the x-ray equipment is safe to operate and the radiation dose to the patient is kept to a minimum. The roentgen output for all radiographic examinations should be known by the responsible user.

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PubMed1964

EUSTACHIAN TUBE OBSTRUCTION AND RADIATION THERAPY.

One hundred and ninety-four patients with eustachian tube obstruction due to lymphoid tissue were treated with radiation therapy administered once a week for four weeks. Total dose to the skin for each lateral port was 600 r, and midline dose for a skull of 12 cm. width was approximately 42 rad for every 100 r on the skin. Of 121 patients under 15 years of age, 70% were completely better or markedly improved at six months; 8% showed no change. Long-term follow-up, averaging four and a half years after therapy, indicated that 82% were completely better or markedly improved and 8% were unchanged. Of 73 patients over 15 years of age, 58% were completely better or markedly improved at six months and 20% showed no change. After long-term follow-up (four years and four months after treatment) 68% were completely better or markedly improved and 17% showed no change.

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PubMed1963

RADIATION DOSE TO THE SKIN AND TO THE GONADS FROM DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY PROCEDURES.

The design of a study to assess the hazard to patients from radiation received during diagnostic radiological procedures is described. The long-term accumulation of data relating to the skin and gonadal doses received by patients in a large x-ray department has been initiated. This will serve as a model for any situation involving small recurrent radiation doses to a significant proportion of the population. A description is given of the basic dose measurements made and the method used in calculating and recording the skin and gonadal doses for each patient. Although no definite conclusions concerning the presence or absence of a radiation hazard have yet been made, the proposed future course of this study is discussed.

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