Retrospective Analysis of Radiation Exposure During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Critical Determinants

BACKGROUND: Fluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has a logarithmic relationship with radiation exposure, and carries a known risk of radiation exposure to patients and staff. Factors associated with prolonged fluoroscopy duration have not been well delineated.

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Main Authors: Edward Kim, Mark McLoughlin, Eric C Lam, Jack Amar, Michael Byrne, Jennifer Telford, Robert Enns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/425297
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