Radiological dose issues with interventional radiology in the UK

The Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE) has presented a comprehensive review of the issues from radiation exposure associated with interventional radiology, for both patients and staff.

The report provides an introduction to interventional radiology (IR) and an overview of the benefits and risks associated with the procedures, and of the wide range of radiation protection measures to minimise risks to both patient and staff.

COMARE makes 11 recommendations in the report.

Radiation doses in interventional radiology: issues for patients and staff within the UK

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