Radiation Exposure During Contrast-Enhanced Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies in Dogs and Cats.

ABSTRACT: Contrast-enhanced videofluoroscopic swallow studies are considered the gold standard diagnostic for determining underlying etiologies of dysphagia. Swallow studies are commonly performed procedures utilizing fluoroscopy in which personnel are exposed to ionizing radiation. The study objective was to document radiation exposure to individual personnel involved in performing gastrointestinal swallow studies in dogs and cats, compare radiation exposure based on the localization of disease, and evaluate radiation exposure based on the experience (i.e., year of training) of the diagnostic imaging resident. This prospective observational study population was comprised of 61 client-owned animals, 58 dogs and 3 cats, presenting to a university teaching hospital over 8 months. Dose was evaluated fo

SUBMITTER: Lehman KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462226 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature