In plain language
In three women working in angiography procedures, dosimeters under lead garments detected low but measurable breast dose in two, possibly linked to armhole gaps and working distance. The sample is very small and no health outcomes were assessed.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Case report or series
- Size
- n = 3 female healthcare professionals
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Measurable bilateral upper outer quadrant breast dose was detected in two of three participants; one had no dose above the minimum reportable dose.
Key figures: 2 of 3 participants
Doses were low but detectable even with protective garments compliant with current standards.
Dose variation appeared associated with armhole gap size and working distance from the x-ray source.
Limits to keep in mind
Preliminary case series of only three women over two months with descriptive comparison only; associations with armhole gap and working distance are observational and not statistically tested.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.