Fetal dose assessment in diagnostic and interventional radiology: a systematic review and European survey on…

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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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Interventional RadiologyReviewClinical practiceQ2IF 2.6

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 … Hrvoje Brkic

Physica medica · Jul 2026 · Q2 in Radiology

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 fetal dose estimation methods used in diagnostic and interventional radiology (diagnostic and interventional radiology).

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

10-60 mGy

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, fetal dose 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.

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

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

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