In plain language
In 951 patients treated with peripheral endovascular procedures, aortoiliac interventions gave the highest patient dose despite shorter fluoroscopy times. Staff dose was not measured, but higher-dose procedure types may indicate where the fluoroscopy team needs closer protection.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Retrospective cohort study
- Who was studied
- Patients
- Size
- n = 951 patients
- Topics
- Patient dose
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Mean patient dose area product across all peripheral endovascular interventions was 108 Gy·cm2 with mean fluoroscopy time of 13 minutes.
Key figures: Dose-area product (DAP) 108 ± 88 Gy × cm(2); fluoroscopy time 13 ± 12 min
Aortoiliac procedures had higher DAP than femoral, below-knee and multilevel procedures.
Key figures: 142 ± 103 vs 58 ± 73, 45 ± 51, 83 ± 90 Gy × cm(2); P < 0.001
Peak skin dose was highest for aortoiliac procedures.
Key figures: 0.99 ± 0.54 Gy vs 0.55, 0.48, 0.68 Gy; P < 0.001
Aortoiliac interventions had shorter fluoroscopy time than other locations despite higher dose, so fluoroscopy time is a poor proxy for dose.
Key figures: 10 ± 15 min vs 15, 19, 23 min; P < 0.001
Limits to keep in mind
Single-center observational study measuring patient dose metrics only; no staff dosimetry was reported, and the country and staff roles are not stated in the abstract.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.