Image intensifier X-ray beam collimation and its effect on radiation dose during ureteroscopy
Published online on May 09, 2016
Abstract
This study aims to assess the use of primary X-ray beam collimation during ureteroscopy and its effect on patient radiation dose.
A retrospective review of images and radiation doses of patients undergoing ureteroscopy.
The use of primary X-ray beam collimation during ureteroscopy is associated with lower radiation doses to the patient. Only 3% of images had evidence of collimation.