Effects of ionizing radiation exposure during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To review the effects of ionizing radiation to the conceptus and the relationship to the timing of the exposure during pregnancy. To consider strategies that would mitigate potential harms associated with exposure to ionizing radiation during pregnancy.

Methods

Data reported in the peer-reviewed literature on entrance KERMA received from specific radiological examinations were combined with published results from experiment or Monte Carlo modeling of tissue and organ doses per entrance KERMA to estimate total doses that could be received from specific procedures. Data reported in the peer-reviewed literature on dose mitigation strategies, best practices for shielding, consent, counseling and emerging technologies were reviewed.

Results

For procedures utilizing

SUBMITTER: Mainprize JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10024285 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature