Published 1984 | Version v1
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The effects of ionizing radiations on in utero development

Creators

  • 1. EdF, 75 - Paris (France)

Description

Following a reminder of embryology and methodology, a review is made of the main teratogenic effects related to radiation exposure, i.e. lethal effects, radioinduced malformations, maldevelopment and cancers. The sensitivity of the embryo and foetus to radiation seems to last during the whole gestation. Howewer, the latest investigations indicate that the main damage is mental retardation. This review concludes on practical considerations of radiation protection in the field of radiographic examinations of pregnant women

Abstract (French)

Dans cet article sont abordes successivement, apres quelques rappels embryologiques et methodologiques, les principaux effets teratogenes lies a une exposition aux rayonnements ionisants, a savoir l'effet letal des rayonnements ionisants, les malformations radioinduites, les maldeveloppements et les cancers. Bien que la susceptibilite de l'embryon et du foetus a l'irradiation semble exister durant toute la periode de la gestation, les travaux recents, sur lesquels nous avons cru bon d'insister, nous apprennent que l'effet dommageable principal est le retard mental. En conclusion, cette etude debouche sur des considerations pratiques de radioprotection dans le cadre des examens radiographiques des femmes enceintes

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Effets des rayonnements ionisants sur le developpement in utero

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radioprotection
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radioprotection.
Journal Page Range
37-54
ISSN
0033-8451

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
15063968
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CARCINOGENESIS; CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS; EMBRYOS; FETUSES; LETHAL IRRADIATION; MENTAL DISORDERS; NEOPLASMS; ONTOGENESIS; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL IRRADIATION; TERATOGENESIS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; DISEASES; IRRADIATION; MALFORMATIONS; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PATHOGENESIS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RADIATION EFFECTS