Ionizing radiations in pregnancy and teratogenesis

Santis, Marco De; Gianantonio, Elena Di; Straface, Gianluca; Cavaliere, Anna Franca; Caruso, Alessandro; Schiavon, Franco; Berletti, Riccardo; Clementi, Maurizio

doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2005.04.004

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“…36 The current occupational exposure limit for ionizing radiation to the fetus of a pregnant worker is 5 mSv (0.5 rem) cumulative during the course of the pregnancy, with a monthly equivalent dose limit of 0.5 mSv. 37 Factors associated with the level of radiation include the source, distance from the source, use of a shielded control booth or leaded apron, and gestational age at the time of exposure.…”

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Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

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Rocheleau

Whelan

et al. 2012

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Objective-We investigated self-reported occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs, anesthetic gases, antiviral drugs, sterilizing agents (disinfectants), and X-rays and the risk of spontaneous abortion in U.S. nurses.Study Design-Pregnancy outcome and occupational exposures were collected retrospectively from 8,461 participants of the Nurses' Health Study II. Of these, 7,482 were eligible for analysis using logistic regression.Results-Participants reported 6,707 live births, and 775 (10%) spontaneous abortions (<20 weeks). After adjusting for age, parity, shift work, and hours worked, antineoplastic drug exposure was associated with a 2-fold increased risk of spontaneous abortion, particularly with early spontaneous abortion before the 12 th week, and 3.5-fold increased risk among nulliparous women. Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. Exposure to sterilizing agents was associated with a 2-fold increased risk of late spontaneous abortion (12-20 weeks), but not with early spontaneous abortion. HHS Public AccessConclusion-This study suggests that certain occupational exposures common to nurses are related to risks of spontaneous abortion.

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Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

Lawson

Rocheleau

Whelan

et al. 2012

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

163

106

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“…Plain chest and abdominal radiography is the preferred modality with low dose of radiation (0.12mSv) and is generally regarded as safe for pregnancy. 7 However, Radiography may not lead the right diagnosis as in our case, due to the limited view of abdominal organs unless the hernia volume is significant in the thoracic cavity. Although CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide a better and more detailed study, CT's radiation exposure is considered higher than plain radiography.…”

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Expect the Unexpected - A Case of Traumatic Right Sided Diaphragmatic Hernia in Third Trimester and Literature Review

2017

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Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) during pregnancy is rare with only 30 cases reported worldwide in the last 50years. The mortality rate is as high as 50%. Low level of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. This is the first documented case report of a third trimester maternal DH in Queensland, Australia. DH diagnosis and decision of treatment in the obstetric population can be difficult and challenging. A multidisciplinary team is required to optimise maternal and fetal outcome. International Journal of Pregnancy & Child BirthCase Report Open Access Expect the unexpected -a case of traumatic right sided diaphragmatic hernia in third trimester and literature review 68Copyright: ©2017 Cheng Citation: Cheng HC. Expect the unexpected -a case of traumatic right sided diaphragmatic hernia in third trimester and literature review.

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“…It can be an issue in women who are still pregnant, especially Copyright: ©2017 Cheng during the early gestation. Plain chest and abdominal radiography is the preferred modality with low dose of radiation (0.12mSv) and is generally regarded as safe for pregnancy [7]. However, Radiography may not lead the right diagnosis as in our case, due to the limited view of abdominal organs unless the hernia volume is significant in the thoracic cavity.…”

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confidence: 73%