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ReviewPhysica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB) · 2026

Fetal dose assessment in diagnostic and interventional radiology: a systematic review and European survey on methods, tools and dose ranges.

Francesca De Monte, Christelle Huet, Céline Bassinet … Hrvoje Brkic
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Fetal radiation dose from abdominal or pelvic CT scans ranges from 10 to 60 mGy.

Fetal dose assessment in diagnostic and interventional radiology: a systematic review and European survey on methods, tools and dose ranges.

Francesca De Monte et al. · Physica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB) · 2026
Background

An increasing number of pregnant patients undergo radiological examinations or procedures each year, raising concerns about fetal radiation exposure.

Purpose

Within the EU-funded SONORA project, this study aims to identify, evaluate, and synthesize existing FD estimation methods used in diagnostic and interventional radiology (DIR).

Methods

A systematic review of PubMed and Embase databases (2000-2025) was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, including 75 original studies.

n = 75 original studies
10-60 mGy
Results
the range of radiation exposure to the baby from belly or pelvis CT scans
n = 75 original studies
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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Despite the growing use of ionizing radiation during pregnancy, FD estimation methods remain heterogeneous.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Harmonization of international guidelines and development of standardized tools incorporating maternal biometric data are urgently needed to improve risk assessment and ensure safer management of pregnant patients.

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