• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2003

Annual radiation dose limit to radiation worker was substantially lowered in Korea by the adoption of 1990 recommendations of the International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP 60) in its legislation. On the other hand, radiation management environment in nuclear power plants is getting more worse because of the accumulation of radiation sources inside the system and the frequent need for maintenance according as the operation years of nuclear power plants increase. Therefore, Korea Hydro & Nuclear power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) has established a long-term 10 years plan from 2001 to 2010 for the reduction of radiation dose to workers. The plan is aimed for the reduction of annual dose per unit averaged over 5 years from 0.9 man-Sv in 2001 to 0.75 man-Sv in 2010 by radiation source reduction, equipment/tool improvement or new equipment development for easy maintenance, and the improvement of administration and system.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.933-943
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• 2021

Objective : Percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation is a needle based procedure that requires fluoroscopic image guidance. Consequently, radiation exposure is inevitable for patients, surgeons, and operation room staff. We hypothesize that reducing the production of radiation emission will result in reduced radiation exposure for everyone in the operation room. Research was performed to evaluate reduction of radiation exposure by modifying imaging manner and mode of radiation source. Methods : A total of 170 patients (680 screws) who underwent fusion surgery with PPS fixation from September 2019 to March 2020 were analyzed in this study. Personal dosimeters (Polimaster Ltd.) were worn at the collar outside a lead apron to measure radiation exposure. Patients were assigned to four groups based on imaging manner of fluoroscopy and radiation modification (pulse mode with reduced dose) : continuous use without radiation modification (group 1, n=34), intermittent use without radiation modification (group 2, n=54), continuous use with radiation modification (group 3, n=26), and intermittent use with radiation modification (group 4, n=56). Post hoc Tukey Honest significant difference test was used for individual comparisons of radiation exposure/screw and fluoroscopic time/screw. Results : The average radiation exposure/screw was 71.45±45.75 µSv/screw for group 1, 18.77±11.51 µSv/screw for group 2, 19.58±7.00 µSv/screw for group 3, and 4.26±2.89 µSv/screw for group 4. By changing imaging manner from continuous multiple shot to intermittent single shot, 73.7% radiation reduction was achieved in the no radiation modification groups (groups 1, 2), and 78.2% radiation reduction was achieved in the radiation modification groups (groups 3, 4). Radiation source modification from continuous mode with standard dose to pulse mode with reduced dose resulted in 72.6% radiation reduction in continuous imaging groups (groups 1, 3) and 77.3% radiation reduction in intermittent imaging groups (groups 2, 4). The average radiation exposure/screw was reduced 94.1% by changing imaging manner and modifying radiation source from continuous imaging with standard fluoroscopy setting (group 1) to intermittent imaging with modified fluoroscopy setting (group 4). A total of 680 screws were reviewed postoperatively, and 99.3% (675) were evaluated as pedicle breach grade 0 (<2 mm). Conclusion : The average radiation exposure/screw for a spinal surgeon can be reduced 94.1% by changing imaging manner and modifying radiation source from real-time imaging with standard dose to intermittent imaging with modified dose. These modifications can be instantly applied to any procedure using fluoroscopic guidance and may reduce the overall radiation exposure of spine surgeons.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.84-94
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• 2014

Purpose: To quantify the cardiac dose reduction during breathing adapted radiotherapy using Real-time Position Management (RPM) system in the treatment of left-sided breast cancer. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two patients with left-sided breast cancer underwent CT scans during breathing maneuvers including free breathing (FB), deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH), and end inspiration breath-hold (EIBH). The RPM system was used to monitor respiratory motion, and the in-house self respiration monitoring (SRM) system was used for visual feedback. For each scan, treatment plans were generated and dosimetric parameters from DIBH and EIBH plans were compared to those of FB plans. Results: All patients completed CT scans with different breathing maneuvers. When compared with FB plans, DIBH plans demonstrated significant reductions in irradiated heart volume and the heart $V_{25}$, with the relative reduction of 71% and 70%, respectively (p < 0.001). EIBH plans also resulted in significantly smaller irradiated heart volume and lower heart $V_{25}$ than FB plans, with the relative reduction of 39% and 37%, respectively (p = 0.002). Despite of significant expansion of lung volume using inspiration breath-hold, there were no significant differences in left lung $V_{25}$ among the three plans. Conclusion: In comparison with FB, both DIBH and EIBH plans demonstrated a significant reduction of radiation dose to the heart. In the training course, SRM system was useful and effective in terms of positional reproducibility and patient compliance.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2020

혈관 조영술과 중재적 시술은 진단을 위한 일반적인 방사선 검사와 다르게 낮은 관전류를 사용함에도 불구하고 장시간의 방사선 피폭으로 인해 환자나 시술자의 방사선 노출에 의한 위험도가 높다. 이에 본 연구의 목적은 선량저감섬유 (Dose Reduction Fiber, DRF) 차폐포를 사용하여 환자와 시술자의 피폭 선량을 증가 시키는 원인 중 하나인 산란방사선의 차폐를 통한 피폭 선량 감소 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포의 산란 방사선에 대한 차폐 효과를 알아보기 위해 방사선이 조사되는 조사야 밖 10 cm거리와 방사선의 인체 팬텀 투과 후 시술 부위 10cm 거리의 산란선량을 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포 사용 전후로 유리 선량계를 이용하여 측정하였고, 조사야부에서 환자에게 조사된 방사선 중 불필요한 산란선량이 15~31%, 팬텀을 투과 후 시술부위에서는 발생한 산란선량이 53~70% 저감하는 효과를 확인 하였다. 선량 저감섬유(DRF)차폐포를 중재적 시술 시 비 시술 부위의 산란선 차폐제로 이용하면 의료 검사에는 영향을 주지 않으면서 산란선량을 줄여 환자와 시술자의 피폭 선량을 저감할 수 있다는 결과를 얻게 되었고, 이는 향후 혈관 조영술과 중재적 시술 시 선량저감섬유(DRF) 차폐포를 활용하여 환자와 시술자의 피폭선량경감을 통한 방사선 노출 위험의 경감을 기대할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

• Carbon letters
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.41-44
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• 2015

We report the preparation of sulfonated reduced graphene oxide (SRGO) by the sulfonation of graphene oxide followed by radiation-induced chemical reduction. Graphene oxide prepared by the well-known modified Hummer's method was sulfonated with the aryl diazonium salt of sulfanilic acid. Sulfonated graphene oxide (SGO) dispersed in ethanol was subsequently reduced by ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation at various absorbed doses to produce SRGO. The results of optical, chemical, and thermal analyses revealed that SRGO was successfully prepared by ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation-induced chemical reduction of the SGO suspension. Moreover, the electrical conductivity of SRGO was increased up to 2.94 S/cm with an increase of the absorbed dose.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.277-282
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the change in the lumpectomy cavity volumes before and after whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT) and to identify factors associated with the change of volume. Materials and Methods: From September 2009 to April 2010, the computed tomography (CT) simulation data from 70 patients obtained before and after WBRT was evaluated. The lumpectomy cavity volumes were contoured based on surgical clips, seroma, and postoperative changes. Significant differences in the data from pre-WBRT CT and post-WBRT CT were assessed. Multiple variables were examined for correlation with volume reduction in the lumpectomy cavity. Results: The mean and median volume reduction in the lumpectomy cavity after WBRT were 17.6 $cm^3$ and 16.1 $cm^3$, respectively with the statistical significance (p < 0.001). The volume reduction in the lumpectomy cavity was inversely correlated with time from surgery to radiation therapy (R = 0.390). The presence of seroma was significantly associated with a volumetric change in the lumpectomy cavity after WBRT (p = 0.011). Conclusion: The volume of lumpectomy cavity reduced significantly after WBRT. As the time from surgery to the start ot WBRT increased, the volume reduction in the lumpectomy cavity during WBRT decreased. A strong correlation was observed between the presence of seroma and the reduced volume. To ensure appropriate coverage and to limit normal tissue exposure during boost irradiation in patients who has seroma at the time of starting WBRT, repeating CT simulation at boost planning is suggested.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.225-230
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• 2006

With the advent of inexpensive computing power over the past two decades, applications of Monte Carlo radiation transport techniques have proliferated dramatically. At Los Alamos, the Monte Carlo codes MCNP5 and MCNPX are used routinely on personal computer platforms for radiation shielding analysis and dosimetry calculations. These codes feature a rich palette of variance reduction (VR) techniques. The motivation of VR is to exchange user efficiency for computational efficiency. It has been said that a few hours of user time often reduces computational time by several orders of magnitude. Unfortunately, user time can stretch into the many hours as most VR techniques require significant user experience and intervention for proper optimization. It is the purpose of this paper to outline VR strategies, tested in practice, optimized for several common radiation shielding tasks, with the hope of reducing user setup time for similar problems. A strategy is defined in this context to mean a collection of MCNP radiation transport physics options and VR techniques that work synergistically to optimize a particular shielding task. Examples are offered in the areas of source definition, skyshine, streaming, and transmission.

• 대한안전경영과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한안전경영과학회 2011년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.563-571
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• 2011

The purpose of the study was to evaluation of the radiation dose reduction using various automatic exposure control (AEC) systems in different manufactures multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT). We used three different manufacturers for the study: General Electric Healthcare, Philips Medical systems and Siemens Medical Solutions. The general scanning protocol was created for the each examination with the same scanning parameters as many as possible. In the various AEC systems, the evaluation of reduced-dose was evaluated by comparing to fixed mAs with using body phantom. Finally, when we applied to AEC for three manufacturers, the radiation dose reduction decreased each 35.3% in the GE, 58.2% in the Philips, and 48.6% in the Siemens. This applies to variety of the AEC systems which will be very useful to reduce the dose and to maintain the high quality.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권12호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2009

공기주입 정복술(pneumatic reduction) 및 방사선 배뇨성 방광요도 조영술(Voiding Cystourethrography: 이하 VCUG)는 일반적으로 영,유아에게서 행해지는데 이들 검사는 투시촬영과 spot 촬영으로 이루어지며 이때 투시촬영으로 인한 방사선 피폭은 불가피한 것이나 spot 촬영으로 인한 피폭은 투시 화면상의 관심영상을 capture하는 기능인 fluorograb을 이용하여 제거할 수 있다. fluorograb은 spot영상과 비슷한 진단가치를 지니고 있으며 최근 사용되고 있는 대부분의 투시촬영장비에서 지원되는 기능이지만 다수의 의사 및 방사선사는 이 기능을 인지하지 못하고 있거나 인지하고는 있으나 습관적으로 spot 촬영을 행하고 있는 실정이다. 이는 방사선에 매우 민감한 연령대에 속한 영.유아에서 적게는 10장 미만에서 많게는 20장 이상을 spot 촬영하게 되는 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG에서 그 영향이 적지 않다 하겠다. 따라서 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행시 spot 촬영으로 인한 영.유아의 피폭을 줄이기 위한 방법으로 spot 촬영을 대신한 fluorograb을 제안하며 이로 인한 기존의 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행 시 영 유아의 피폭선량 경감 효과를 증명하고자 하였다. 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 의 진단에 fluorograb은 spot 촬영과 비슷한 수준의 정확도를 보이는 안전하고 유용한 방법이여 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행 시 spot 촬영을 대체할 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2009년도 춘계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1167-1172
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• 2009

공기주입 정복술(pneumatic reduction) 및 방사선 배뇨성방광요도 조영술(Voiding Cystourethrography: 이하 VCUG)는 일반적으로 영,유아에게서 행해지는데 이들 검사는 투시 촬영과 spot 촬영으로 이루어지며 이때 투시촬영으로 인한 방사선 피폭은 불가피한 것이나 spot 촬영으로 인한 피폭은 투시 화면상의 관심영상을 capture하는 기능인 fluorograb을 이용하여 제거할 수 있다. fluorograb은 spot영상과 비슷한 진단가치를 지니고 있으며 최근 사용되고 있는 대부분의 투시촬영장비에서 지원되는 기능이지만 다수의 의사 및 방사선사는 이 기능을 인지하지 못하고 있거나 인지하고는 있으나 습관적으로 spot 촬영을 행하고 있는 실정이다. 이는 방사선에 매우 민감한 연령대에 속한 영.유아에서 적게는 10장 미만에서 많게는 20장 이상을 spot 촬영하게 되는 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG에서 그 영향이 적지 않다 하겠다. 따라서 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행시 spot 촬영으로 인한 영.유아의 피폭을 제거하기 위한 방법으로 spot 촬영을 대신한 fluorograb을 제안하며 이로 인한 기존의 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행시 영.유아의 피폭선량 경감 효과를 증명하고자 하였다. 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 의 진단에 fluorograb은 spot 촬영과 비슷한 수준의 정확도를 보이는 안전하고 유용한 방법이여 공기주입 정복술 및 VCUG 시행시 spot 촬영을 대체할 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.