研究目的
To determine the entrance surface dose, scattered radiation dose, and average glandular dose (AGD) during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and to propose a new radiation evaluation method for DBT.
研究成果
The study revealed the characteristics and dose of DBT through measurements. The proposed method allows to simultaneously determine the AGD, dose outside the beam, and indoor scattered dose distribution for DBT mammography. The results can help to mitigate patients' concerns about radiation exposure and enhance dose management for patients and safety management regarding indoor radiation.
研究不足
The study tested a relatively low dose level that can be affected by background noise. Future studies will increase the dose range and number of measurements.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used the AMULET Innovality DBT system for imaging, the Accu-Gold + system for X-ray measurement analysis, and the AGMS-DM + multi-sensor along with a 40 mm thick Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) phantom to perform semiconductor detection. The tube voltage was set to 31 kV, the current-exposure time product to 56 mAs, and the target/filter to W/A
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
A 200 x 200 x 150 cm gridwork resembling a jungle gym was constructed using 50-cm long radiolucent paper cylinders. 90 optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters were attached on the vertices of the gridwork to measure scatter radiation dose at multiple points.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
AMULET Innovality DBT system, Accu-Gold + system, AGMS-DM + multi-sensor, PMMA phantom, nanoDot optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter, radiolucent paper cylinders.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Measurements were taken from two projections, namely, craniocaudal (CC) and right mediolateral oblique (R-MLO) views. DBT was conducted 20 times to measure scatter dose.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The AGD was calculated considering the kerma and half-value layer. The distribution of scatter dose was visualized by generating a color map.
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