TY - JOUR
T1 - Typical values related to the complexity of interventional treatment of acute ischemic stroke
AU - Cavallari, Monica
AU - D'Ercole, Loredana
AU - Klersy, Catherine
AU - Sanfilippo, Giuseppina
AU - Sgreccia, Alessandro
AU - Huasen, Bella
AU - Thyrion Zappoli, Federico
AU - Lafe, Elvis
PY - 2020/10
Y1 - 2020/10
N2 - Background and Purpose: Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) procedures are often complex, requiring prolonged high-dose exposures. This leads to increased radiation exposure to both patient and operating staff. The purpose of this study is to identify parameters related to the complexity of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) procedures that increase patient exposure and derive DRLs according to ICRP 135. Methods: Data from 145 patients treated for AIS between 2017 and 2019 in a Hub Stroke center were retrospectively analyzed. Dosimetric parameters, demographic and clinical data were collected for each patient. The INR operator and the fluoroscopy system used were included. Results: A multivariable analysis was performed to identify which parameters significantly influence the dosimetric data. Thrombus location and the use of stent retriever were noted as the most likely parameters of complex INR procedures. Male sex is an indicator of complex procedure only with regards to the Kerma area product and the air kerma. Patient age significantly affects the exposure time alone. Senior or more experienced operator's data demonstrated reduced patient's exposure time and therefore the KAP and Kar values. The type of X-ray equipment influenced the outcome of the procedure in terms of number of images acquired. Typical values obtained are 168 Gycm2, 0.68 Gy, 19 min and 181 images. Conclusion: Typical values derived in this study promote patient dose optimization, when considering the complexity of INR procedures. The clinical variables related to the complexity of procedure that mainly affect the dosimetric data in our experience are thrombus location and use of stent retrievers.
AB - Background and Purpose: Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) procedures are often complex, requiring prolonged high-dose exposures. This leads to increased radiation exposure to both patient and operating staff. The purpose of this study is to identify parameters related to the complexity of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) procedures that increase patient exposure and derive DRLs according to ICRP 135. Methods: Data from 145 patients treated for AIS between 2017 and 2019 in a Hub Stroke center were retrospectively analyzed. Dosimetric parameters, demographic and clinical data were collected for each patient. The INR operator and the fluoroscopy system used were included. Results: A multivariable analysis was performed to identify which parameters significantly influence the dosimetric data. Thrombus location and the use of stent retriever were noted as the most likely parameters of complex INR procedures. Male sex is an indicator of complex procedure only with regards to the Kerma area product and the air kerma. Patient age significantly affects the exposure time alone. Senior or more experienced operator's data demonstrated reduced patient's exposure time and therefore the KAP and Kar values. The type of X-ray equipment influenced the outcome of the procedure in terms of number of images acquired. Typical values obtained are 168 Gycm2, 0.68 Gy, 19 min and 181 images. Conclusion: Typical values derived in this study promote patient dose optimization, when considering the complexity of INR procedures. The clinical variables related to the complexity of procedure that mainly affect the dosimetric data in our experience are thrombus location and use of stent retrievers.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ejmp.2020.09.016
DO - 10.1016/j.ejmp.2020.09.016
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85091796508
VL - 78
SP - 129
EP - 136
JO - Physica Medica
JF - Physica Medica
SN - 1120-1797
ER -