Published 2019 | Version v1
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Organ Dose Evaluation in Neck Computed Tomography Scans using a Male Anthropomorphic Phantom

Creators

  • 1. Department of Nuclear Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil)
  • 2. Biomedical Engineering Center, Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil)
  • 3. Department of Nuclear Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, (Brazil)

Description

Computed Tomography (CT) has been one of the most used imaging modalities in medicine. The increase of CT usage is a global concern due to high radiation doses involved. Neck CT scans provide more details on neck injuries, tumors, and other diseases than other types of X-ray imaging. The aim of this work is to investigate methods to reduce the absorbed dose in the neck CT with the use of bismuth shielding.

Part of:
International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry (IDOS 2019). Book of Extended Synopses

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
https://www.iaea.org/events/idos2019;

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry (IDOS 2019). Book of Extended Synopses
Imprint Pagination
455 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 110-111
Report number
IAEA-CN--273

Conference

Title
International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry
Acronym
IDOS 2019
Dates
18-21 Jun 2019
Place
Vienna (Austria)

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53119557
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ABSORBED RADIATION DOSES; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DRUGS; EVALUATION; INJURIES; NECK; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; PHANTOMS; SHIELDING
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; DOSES; MOCKUP; RADIATION DOSES; STRUCTURAL MODELS; TOMOGRAPHY

Optional Information

Notes
2 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.
Secondary number(s)
IAEA-CN--273-23