Radiation dose reduction utilizing noise reduction technology during uterine artery embolization: a pilot study.

Objective: To assess the radiation dose reduction during uterine artery embolization utilizing dose reduction technology.

Methods: A total of 58 women underwent uterine artery embolization. A total of 26 procedures were performed in a standard fluoroscopy suite; 32 procedures were performed utilizing a novel imaging platform. Radiation dose data and acquisition parameters were compared.

Results: The new platform provided significant reduction in the median radiation dose (P<.001): from 389Gy cm(2) to 145Gy cm(2). There were no differences between the groups with regard to acquisition parameters.

Conclusion: The new imaging platform provided a 61% dose reduction during uterine artery embolization without a significant change in acquisition parameters.