Modeling of scatter radiation during interventional X-ray procedures

During catheterized x-ray interventions the patient and medical staff is exposed to scatter radiation, as a consequence of tissue interactions. Ionizing radiation for medical purpose is potentially dangerous and can cause malignancy, skin damage and more. Studies have suggested an increase in the pr...

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Main Author: Rehn, Emelie
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Linköpings universitet, Avdelningen för radiologiska vetenskaper 2015
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-119694