Radiation exposure during videourodynamic testing: Is dose reduction possible using a standardized protocol?

Daniel HoffmanRachael D SussmanDominique M PapeScott W SmilenNirit RosenblumVictor W NittiBenjamin M Brucker

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2019)

Implementation and adherence to a standardized protocol for fluoroscopy led to a reduction in radiation exposure fluoroscopy time. The presence of VUR, fluoroscopy time, and BMI > 25 were associated with higher radiation exposure.

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