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Table 3 Stochastic effects, DRLs for fluoroscopy-guided intervention

From: White paper on radiation protection by the European Society of Radiology

Examination

Dose-area product [Gy × cm2)

Source

Coronary angiography

57 (6 min, 1,270 frames)

Neofotistou et al. [3]

Coronary angioplasty

94 (16 min., 1,355 frames)

Angioplasty (other)

25 (22–27)

Marshall et al. [4]

Stenting

56 (50–64)

Embolization

160 (127–203)

Biliary intervention

66 (54–84)

ERCP

16 (15–64)

Drainage

36 (25–51)