Comparison of radiation doses associated with TFLP in the present literature
| Authors | Guidance Type | Effective Dose (Mean) (mSv) | Air Kerma (Mean) (mGy) | Planning CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraci et al17 | CT | 9.95 | NA | Not stated |
| Nascene et al15 | CT | 1.04 | NA | Not stated |
| Weaver et al18 | Fluoroscopy | NA | 55.8 | Yes |
| Wurster et al20 | CT | 1.54 | NA | No |
| Stolte et al21 | CT | 2.6 (n = 43) | NA | Not stated |
| Fluoroscopy | 0.55 (n = 13) | NA | ||
| Current study | Fluoroscopy | 1.07 | 63.1 | No |
Note:—NA indicates not applicable.