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Optimization of Radio Protection in Gynecology Brachytherapy

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Part of the book series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics ((NAPSB,volume 1))

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All developments in technology, dosimetry, oncology and mainly quality assurance – aim at reducing the risk of complications to the patient. As the staff is concerned, radiation oncologists, physicists, nursing staff and technicians, the three general principles of radiation protection should be followed: justification, ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and individual dose limitations.

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  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Moldavian Ocological Institute, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

    Nina Samet

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  1. , Bât. Salève, Site d’Archamps, European Scientific Institute, Archamps, 74166, France

    Yves Lemoigne

  2. , Bât. Salève, Site d’Archamps, European Scientific Institute, Archamps, 74166, France

    Alessandra Caner

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Samet, N. (2011). Optimization of Radio Protection in Gynecology Brachytherapy. In: Lemoigne, Y., Caner, A. (eds) Radiation Protection in Medical Physics. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0247-9_21

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