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Revista de la Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología

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Abstract

BAZAN, Pedro L et al. Incidencia de la exposición a los rayos X en cirugías de columna. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2019, vol.84, n.3, pp.208-216. ISSN 1852-7434.

Background: Intraoperative radiographic control (IRC) is an increasingly common practice, but it causes certain adverse events for healthcare providers. Objectives: To measure the use of fluoroscopy in spinal surgery, recognize control measures, evaluate assimilation of protection elements by surgeons, and analyze adverse events for spinal surgeons. Materials and Methods: A survey of 17 multiple-choice questions was e-mailed to spinal surgeons. Results: 55 surveys were answered. More than 60% of surgeons were spinal surgeons. The C-arm is the most widely used machine for final control by pulsating X-rays. Real-time controls are carried out in 31% of cases. One-piece leaded aprons are the most commonly used method, but it is unknown when they should be replaced. Half of the respondents uses more than one protection element. There were seven cases of vision changes, 5 of thyroid disorders, 3 of dermatitis, and 2 of infertility. Three surgeons required surgery for thyroid nodules, cataracts or neoplasm. Conclusions: IRC is a common practice in spinal surgery. One-piece leaded aprons are the most commonly used method and they are often combined with other elements, but it is not known when aprons must be replaced. One in 3 surgeons suffered from the studied conditions, and there were 3 related surgeries. Lack of adequate protection and control is a reality for specialist surgeons, together with a lack of protocols, making this an unregulated issue.

Keywords : Spinal surgery; Fluoroscopy; Adverse event; Complications; Protection.

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