Radiation protection in interventional radiology

There is growing concern regarding the radiation dose delivered during inte rventional procedures, particularly in view of the increasing frequency and complexity of these techniques. This paper reviews the radiation dose leve ls currently encountered in interventional procedures, the consequent risks to operators and patients and the dose reduction that may be achieved by e mploying a rigorous approach to radiation protection. Johnson, D.R. et al. (2001). Clinical Radiology 56, 99-106. (C) 2001 The Royal College of Radiol ogists.