How Relevant is Torso Shielding to Radiation Protection During Head Computed Tomography Procedures?

Authors

  • Tom ADEJOH Department of Radiography, Confluence University of Science and Technology  (CUSTECH)
  • Chimezie Great AKWAEZE Faculty of Radiography, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)
  • Masopa DIKANO Department of Diagnostic Radiography, Boitekanelo College, Gaborone, Botswana
  • Aisha LAWAN-JALO Faculty of Radiography, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)
  • Sylvester Mkpouto IBANGA Faculty of Radiography, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)
  • Agbo Benedict ALUH Faculty of Radiography, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)
  • Emeka Ifedi EMEDIKE Department of Radiography, University on the Niger (UNINIGER)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31257/2018/JKP/2026/v18.i1.23491

Keywords:

Torso shielding, Scatter radiation, Head CT, Radiation protection, Breast dose, Computed tomography

Abstract

In this work, we set out to find out whether using torso shielding actually helps reduce scatter radiation to the chest during head CT scans in adults. Fifty adult women scheduled for routine head CT scans took part in the study. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were stuck on the central area of both breasts anteriorly. The left breast was shielded with a 0.35-mm lead apron, while the right breast went unshielded as a control. Standard head CT protocols was followed. After the scans, absorbed dose was quantified. Both breasts were evaluated statistically using paired-sample t-tests. Effective dose was estimated using standard ICRP-103 tissue weighting factors.

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Published

2026-06-29

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Kufa-Physics

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Copyright (c) 2026 Tom Adejoh, Chimezie G. Akwaeze, Aisha Lawan-Jalo, Mkpouto S. Ibanga, Benedict A. Aluh

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How to Cite

Tom ADEJOH, Chimezie Great AKWAEZE, Masopa DIKANO, Aisha LAWAN-JALO, Sylvester Mkpouto IBANGA, Agbo Benedict ALUH, & Emeka Ifedi EMEDIKE. (2026). How Relevant is Torso Shielding to Radiation Protection During Head Computed Tomography Procedures?. Journal of Kufa-Physics, 18(1), 124-131. https://doi.org/10.31257/2018/JKP/2026/v18.i1.23491
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