The effectiveness of breast lead shielding on scattered radiation in lumbar spine radiography: a phantom study / Khairunnisa Adlina Hairul Anuar

• Main Authors: Hairul Anuar, Khairunnisa Adlina, Mahmud, Mohd Hafizi, Leong, Sook Sam, Abd Manan, Khairunnisa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA 2024
• Subjects: Radiography
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/107767/1/107767.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/107767/; http://healthscopefsk.com/

This study evaluates the effectiveness of breast lead shielding in reducing scattered radiation in lumbar spine radiography. Using an anthropomorphic phantom model, an experimental study simulating anteroposterior (AP) and lateral lumbar spine radiography was performed with and without breast shield...