Absorbed dose estimation to cohabitants and co-travelers of patients treated with radioiodine for differentiated thyroid carcinoma.

Objective: Thyroid remnant ablation with radioiodine is a well-established treatment for patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) after thyroidectomy. After hospitalization of approximately 2-4 days, these patients return home presenting a possible radiation hazard to the people around them. This work aims to estimate the possible radiation burden to people (co-travelers and cohabitants) which came in contact with the patients after their release from the hospital, analyzing data obtained during their hospitalization.

CONE BEAM CT IN DENTAL IMPLANT PLANNING: HOW CLOSE ARE PATIENT DOSIMETRY RESULTS WITH DATA FROM PHANTOM STUDIES FOUND IN LITERATURE?

Advantages of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) include high-quality 3D imaging and reduced radiation exposure with relatively low cost. In this study, patient radiation exposure in CBCT implant planning dentistry was measured in terms of Kerma Area Product (KAP). Data were obtained from 217 CBCT scans on 168 individuals using a CS9300 Carestream system.