Risk of cataract among interventional cardiologists and catheterization lab staff: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Volume: 90, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 9
Published: May 13, 2017
Abstract
Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the risk of developing a radiation-induced cataract in interventional cardiologists (ICs). Background ICs are forced to radiation exposure during cardiac catheterization procedures. Since the eye lens is one of the most radiosensitive organs in the body, ICs are highly susceptible to develop a radiation-induced cataract. Method We performed a systematic literature...
Paper Details
Title
Risk of cataract among interventional cardiologists and catheterization lab staff: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Published Date
May 13, 2017
Volume
90
Issue
1
Pages
1 - 9
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