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    Radiology. 1980 Apr;135(1):223-4.

    Dosimetry of a silicone breast prosthesis.

    Abstract

    Dose measurements were conducted in a phantom which simulates breast tissue and in another phantom which simulates a breast containing a silicone prosthesis. No detectable difference was found when the irradiations were carried out with tangential beams of 60Co radiation. The degree of backscatter and absorption of radiation by the prosthesis and phantom were also similar. A slight decrease in dose of approximately 8% was found at the interface between the prosthesis and muscle-equivalent material.

    PMID:
    7360966
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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