Open AccessReducing fetal radiation dose in computed tomography for pregnant patients: A literature review
Author(s) -
Hamid Ghaznavi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the gazette of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2692-4374
DOI - 10.46766/thegms.radiology.21082006
Subject(s) - fetus , medicine , gestation , pregnancy , radiology , radiation dose , computed tomography , nuclear medicine , obstetrics , genetics , biology
To diagnose diseases during gestation period including renal stones, appendicitis, and pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients, computed tomography (CT) can be a golden standard. Due to CT examination, the fetus is prone to receiving a considerable dose which is the result of direct or scattered (external and internal scattered radiation) beams. The effects of ionization radiation on fetus include mutagenesis and carcinogenesis, therefore, it is essential to reduce fetus dose for pregnant patients who undergo CT examination during gestation period. This article aims to review approaches that are effective in reducing fetal dose in pregnant patients.