Impact of monoplane to biplane angiography upgrade on diagnostic angiography procedures: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Phys Med. 2022 Jun:98:40-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2022.04.011. Epub 2022 Apr 27.

Abstract

The radiation dose during digital subtraction angiography (DSA) examination is determined on the basis of many factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the dose-area product, air kerma, and fluoroscopy time on monoplane and biplane DSA of the cerebral arteries. Our results show that biplane angiography offered lower DAP, cumulative air kerma at the reference point and fluoroscopy time despite comparable procedure time.. Further research in this area and personnel training warrant the improvement of the radiosafety of angiographic interventional procedures and further development of angiographic technology.

Keywords: Cerebral angiography; Equipment safety; Neuroradiography; Radiation protection.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction / adverse effects
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction / methods
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Fluoroscopy / adverse effects
  • Fluoroscopy / methods
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Retrospective Studies*