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Patient radiation exposure from intraoperative computed tomography in spinal surgery.
Journal Paper/Review - Mar 26, 2022
Klingler Jan-Helge, Naseri Yashar, Reinacher Peter C, Hoedlmoser Herbert, Urbach Horst, Hohenhaus Marc
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Intraoperative CT imaging is becoming increasingly used, but often little attention is paid to the underlying radiation exposure to the patient. This work showed that the dosimetrically assessed radiation exposure for cervical and lumbar 3D scans with an intraoperative CT is considerably higher than with a 3D C-arm. Therefore, proper selection of the intraoperative 3D imaging system is essential, and further technological developments and dose-saving protocols are warranted to further reduce patient radiation exposure.