Key result
Dose-area product values for pediatric barium meals, micturating cystourethrography, and intravenous urography were 13% to 86% higher than previously reported results.
Why the study?
What are the dose-area product values in frequently performed complex paediatric radiology examinations compared to previously reported results?
What are the dose-area product values in frequently performed complex paediatric radiology examinations compared to previously reported results?
Dose-area product values in complex pediatric radiology exams are significantly higher than previously reported, highlighting the need for dose reduction procedures.
Mean values of the dose-area product for barium meal, micturating cystourethrography and intravenous urography examinations from three health centres and for four age groups are presented in this study. Values measured are between 13% and 86% higher than results previously reported, which justifies the importance of applying procedures which reduce risks to patients.
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Vañó et al. (1996) studied this question. Dose-area product values for pediatric barium meals, micturating cystourethrography, and intravenous urography were 13% to 86% higher than previously reported results.
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