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Radiation Scatter at Fluoroscopy-Guided Endoscopic Procedures: Building Toward Further Optimization

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Exposure to ionizing radiation by endoscopy personnel during fluoroscopy-guided procedures remains a health hazard. We aimed to evaluate a novel lead flap-enhanced artificial intelligence-enabled fluoroscopy (LE-AIF) system to minimize radiation scatter. METHODS: We conducted prospective study of 218 patients who underwent fluoroscopy-guided endoscopic procedures using conventional AIF or LE-AIF systems. The primary outcome measure was comparison of radiation scatter to endoscopists. RESULTS: Radiation scatter to endoscopists and anesthesia personnel were significantly lower using LE-AIF. On linear regression analysis, conventional AIF and fluoroscopy duration were associated with radiation scatter. DISCUSSION: LE-AIF significantly reduced radiation scatter at endoscopic procedures.

Source: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000004097

Authors: Ji Young Bang, Robert Hawes, Shyam Varadarajulu

Institution: Orlando Health

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Dose and Imaging

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,390