Open AccessRadiation safety issues regarding the cremation of the body of an I‐125 prostate implant patient
Author(s) -
Que William
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of applied clinical medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.83
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1526-9914
DOI - 10.1120/jacmp.v2i3.2611
Subject(s) - implant , medicine , medical physics , surgery
Radiation exposure to the public is estimated if the body of an I‐125 prostate implant patient is cremated. Precautions regarding the handling of cremated remains are suggested. Cremation can be performed safely at any time. PACS number(s): 87.52.–g, 87.53.Jw