Open AccessRetrospective Analysis of Radiation Exposure During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Critical Determinants
Author(s) -
Edward Kim,
Mark Mcloughlin,
Eric C. Lam,
Jack Amar,
Michael F. Byrne,
Jennifer J. Telford,
Robert Enns
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-7237
pISSN - 0835-7900
DOI - 10.1155/2011/425297
Subject(s) - fluoroscopy , medicine , endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , retrospective cohort study , radiology , radiation exposure , pancreatitis , surgery , nuclear medicine
Fluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has a logarithmic relationship with radiation exposure, and carries a known risk of radiation exposure to patients and staff. Factors associated with prolonged fluoroscopy duration have not been well delineated.
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