Journal Reviews

Radiation in paediatric urology – PURSE study

1 November 2016 | | Paediatric Urology | diagnostic techniques, urological, endoscopy, nephrolithiasis, pediatrics, radiation exposure

Urological operative procedures often use fluoroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of stone disease and structural anomalies. Paediatric tissues are sensitive to the effects of ionising radiation. Paediatric radiation safety has gained concerns due to the possible long-term effects such as...