Workshop Programme: Safety and Efficacy for New Techniques and Imaging using New equipment to support European Legislation

Delft, The Netherlands - April 18–20, 2007

Local Organising Committee: Mrs. Els Bakker, Mrs. Corry van der Drift, dr. Frank Schultz, dr. Hans Zoetelief 

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

OPENING SESSION - Chair: K. Faulkner and J. Zoetelief

J. Zoetelief Welcome on behalf of Delft University of Technology

K. Faulkner Welcome on behalf of SENTINEL & The SENTINEL Project (A42) Abstract

J. Malone New ethical issues in radiological protection for radiology (A27) Abstract

C.W.E. van Eijk Radiation detector developments in medical applications (A86) Abstract

M.M. Rehani The IAEA’s activities in radiological protection in digital imaging (A89) Abstract

Oral Session 1 - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY - Chair: R. Padovani and E. Neofotistou

A. Werduch and K. Faulkner An analysis of the frequency of interventional cardiology in various European countries (A43) Abstract

C. Bokou, A. Schreiner-Karoussou and R. Breisch Changing from image intensifier to flat detector technology - practical experience from the national interventional cardiology centre in Luxembourg (A60) Abstract

G. Bernardi, O. Bar, T. Jezewski, E. Vañó, C. Maccia, A. Trianni and R. Padovani A trial on an updated set of quality criteria for cardiac images (A71) Abstract

O. Dragusin, M. Gewillig, K. Smans, L. Struelens and H. Bosmans Radiation dose survey in a paediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory equipped with flat panel detectors (A72) Abstract

R. Padovani, E. Vañó, A. Trianni, C. Bokou, H. Bosmans, D. Bor, J. Jankowski, P. Torbica, K. Kepler, A. Dowling, C. Milu, V. Tsapaki, D. Salat, J. Vassileva and K. Faulkner Reference levels at European level for cardiac interventional procedures (A78) Abstract

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Oral Session 2: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY - Chair: E. Vañó and A. Schreiner

D. Bor, T. Sancak, T. Toklu, T. Olgar and S. Ener Effects of radiologist's skill and experience on patient doses in interventional examinations (A23) Abstract

T. Siiskonen, M. Tapiovaara, A. Kosunen, M. Lehtinen and E. Vartiainen Occupational radiation doses in interventional radiology: simulations (A39) Abstract

E. Vañó, H. Jaervinen, A. Kosunen, R. Bly, J. Malone, A. Dowling, A. Larkin, R. Padovani, H. Bosmans, O. Dragusin, W. Jaschke, P. Torbica, C. Back, A. Schreiner, C. Bokou, S. Kottou, V. Tsapaki, J. Jankowski, S. Papierz, J. Domienik, A. Werduch, D. Nikodemova, D. Salat, K. Kepler, D. Bor, J. Vassileva, R. Borisova, S. Pellet and R. Corbett Patient dose in interventional radiology: a European survey (A52) Abstract

M. Hoornaert, F. Bleeser, K. Smans, H. Bosmans, N. Buls, D. Berus, P. Clerinx, L. Hambach, F. Malchair and L. Struelens Diagnostic reference levels in angiography and interventional radiology: a Belgian multi-centre study (A56) Abstract

B. O’Brien and W. van der Putten Quantification of risk benefit in interventional radiology (A82) Abstract

Oral Session 3: RADIATION PROTECTION: STAFF AND PATIENT DOSIMETRY METHODS - Chair: F. d’Errico and H. Jaervinen

F. Schultz and J. Zoetelief Dosemeter readings and effective dose to the cardiologist in a simulated cardiac interventional procedure (A5) Abstract

S. Christofides Dose and optimisation approaches for nuclear medicine hybrid systems (A8) Abstract

P. Clerinx, N. Buls and J. de Mey Double dosimetry algorithm for workers in interventional radiology (A40) Abstract

H. Jaervinen, N. Buls, J. Jansen, D. Nikodemova, S. Miljanic, M. Ranogajec, P. Clerinx, C. Itié, J. Debroas and F. d’Errico Overview of double dosimetry procedures for the determination of effective dose to interventional radiology operators (A48) Abstract

F. Vanhavere, E. Carinou, R. Czarwinski, L. Donadille, K. Ennow, M. Ginjaume, J. Jankowski, A. Rimpler and M. Sans Merce An overview on extremity dosemeters for medical applications (A57) Abstract

Oral Session 4: POPULATION SCREENING AND SENSITIVE GROUPS - Chair: H. Bosmans

R. Borisova, Ch. Ingilizova and J. Vassileva Patient dosimetry in paediatric diagnostic radiology (A12) Abstract

A. Al-Haj, A. Lobriguito and W. Rafeh Variation in radiation doses in paediatric cardiac catheterization: basis for optimizing radiation protection (A33) Abstract

K. Faulkner, M. Wallis and F. Neilson Evaluation of the population dose to the UK population from the national health service breast cancer screening programme (A45) Abstract

F. Shannoun, J. Schanck, A. Scharpantgen, M. Wagnon, C. Back and P. Plumer Digital mammograhy screening - first experiences of Luxembourg (A58) Abstract

F. Zanca, C. van Ongeval, J. Jacobs, G. Marchal and H. Bosmans A quantitative method for evaluating image processing algorithms for digital mammography in terms of their visualisation of microcalcifications (A83) Abstract

Friday, April 20, 2007

Oral Session 5: DIGITAL RADIOLOGY - Chair: H.P. Busch and J. Jankowski

L. Lança and A. Silva Evaluation of exposure index (IgM) in orthopaedic radiography (A2) Abstract

M. Bisogni, A. del Guerra, P. Delogu, M. Fantacci, J. Fogli, A. Marchi, V. Marzulli, V. Rosso, A Stefanini and A. Tofani A pixel detector based single photon counting system as fast spectrometer for diagnostic x-ray beams (A3) Abstract

A. Dimov and J. Vassileva Assessment of performance of a new digital image intensifier fluoroscopy system (A10) Abstract

J. Malone and N. Bischof IEC standards and digital radiological equipment (A28) Abstract

U. Zdešar Is digital better in dental radiography? (A30) Abstract

Oral Session 6: ETHICS AND JUSTIFICATION - Chair: J. Malone and R. Corbett

M. Sheehan Ethics and policy: dealing with public attitudes (A87) Abstract

R. Corbett The ethics for justification of radiological procedures (A88) Abstract

G. O'Reilly and J. Malone Ethical issues in medico legal exposures (A74) Abstract

A. Schreiner Review of existing issues and practices with respect to irradiation of patients and staff during pregnancy (A36) Abstract

Oral Session 7: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL - Chair: J. Zoetelief and S. Christofides

J. Zoetelief, S. Kottou, L. Gray, D. Salat, K. Kepler, P. Kaplanis, J. Jankowski, A. Schreiner and J. Vassileva Quality control measurements for fluoroscopy systems in eight countries participating in the SENTINEL EU coordination action (A19) Abstract

A. Jahnen, C. Schilz, A. Schreiner, F. Shannoun, J. Hermen and C. Molli Optimage - central organised image quality control including statistics and reporting (A34) Abstract

V. Tsapaki, R. Padovani, E. Vañó, A. Schreiner, V. Neofotistou and S. Kottou Acceptance and constancy tests for digital angiographic units (A38) Abstract

J. Jacobs, K. Lemmens, G. Marchal and H. Bosmans Monitor quality assurance using a variable pattern: a multi-centre study (A62) Abstract

C. Walsh, D. Gorman, P. Byrne, A. Larkin, A. Dowling and J. Malone QA of CR and DR systems (A63) Abstract

CLOSING SESSION - Chair: K. Faulkner and J. Zoetelief

Poster Session I: Rapporteur: R. Padovani
(Only abstracts)

- Interventional Radiology

A16V. Tsapaki, C. Triantopoulou, P. Maniatis, S. Kottou, J. Tsalafoutas and J. Papailio Patient skin dose assessment during CT guided interventional procedures

A53 E. Vañó, A. Segarra, J. Fernandez, J. Ordiales, R. Simon, J. Gallego, J. del Cerro, E. Casasola, J. Verdú, T. Ballester, J. Sotil, A. Aspiazu, M. García, F. Moreno, F. Carreras, M. Canís, M. Soler, J. Palmero, J. Ciudad, F. Díaz, J. Hernández, M. Gonzalez and P. Rosales A pilot experience launching a national dose protocol for vascular and interventional radiology

A69R. Padovani, M. Rehani, K. Pratik, G. Bernardi, A. Trianni, T. Ishiguchi, K. Ng, A. Krisanachinda, D. Bor and L. Wagner Patient skin doses in interventional radiology and cardiology; practice in 6 countries participating in an IAEA coordinated research project

A81U. O'Connor, A. Dowling, A. Gallagher, D. Gorman, C. Walsh, A. Larkin, L. Gray, M. Devine and J. Malone Acceptance testing of fluoroscopy systems used for interventional purposes

- Interventional Cardiology

A6 C. D'Helft, A. McGee, L. Rainford, S. McFadden, C. Hughes, R. Winder and P. Brennan Proposed preliminary diagnostic reference levels for 3 common interventional cardiology procedures in Ireland

A14S. Kottou, I. Mavrikou, V. Tsapaki and E. Neofotistou High patient doses as a result of physisian's negligence; how can it be prevented?

A15V. Tsapaki, S. Patsilinakos, V. Voudris, A. Magginas, S. Pavlidis, T. Maounis, G. Theodorakis, M. Koutelou, T. Vrantza, M. Nearchou, M. Nikolaki, N. Kollaros, E. Kyrozi, S. Kottou, P. Karaiskos, E. Neofotistou and D. Cokkinos Level of patient and operator dose in the largest cardiac centre in Greece

A18A. Beganović, S. Džanić, S. Čeligija and L. Lincender Patient doses during invasive cardiac procedures

A46E. Bogaert., K. Bacher and H. Thierens Determination and application of hospital specific dose conversion coefficients for effective dose in interventional cardiology

A70G. Bernardi, O. Bar, T. Jezewski, E. Vañó, C. Maccia, A. Trianni and R. Padovani Quality criteria for coronary angiography images

A73M. Malisan, R. Padovani, K. Faulkner, J. Malone, E. Vañó, J. Jankowski and A. Kosunen Proposal for a patient database on cardiac interventional exposures for epidemiological studies

A77C. Foti, S. Christofides, R. Corbett, K. Kepler, Z. Koreňová, A. Kosunen, J. Malone, A. Schreiner, C. Bokou, P. Torbica, V. Tsapaki, J. Vassileva, U. Zdešar, E. Vañó and R. Padovani Staff dosimetry in interventional cardiology: survey on methods and level of exposure

A79R. Padovani, G. Bernardi, O. Bar, T. Jezewski, E. Vañó, C. Maccia and A. Trianni A training tool on the evaluation of coronary angiography studies

- Efficacy and Safety in Digital Radiology

A13K. Kepler and A. Vladimirov Optimisation strategies introduced for CR at health care centres in Estonia

A29G. Compagnone, L. Pagan, M. Casadio Baleni, F. Calzolaio, L. Barozzi and C. Bergamini Patient dose in digital projection radiography

A54J. Fernandez, J. Ordiales, E. Guibelalde, C. Prieto and E. Vañó Physical image quality comparison of four types of digital detector for chest radiology

A64E. Vañó, J. Ten, J. Fernandez, C. Prieto, J. Ordiales and D. Martinez Quality control and patient dosimetry in digital radiology. Online system: new features and transportability

A66D. Salat, D. Nikodemova and V. Lehotska Evaluation of patient doses and image quality for chest examinations in digital radiology

- Population Screening and Sensitive Groups

A11J. Vassileva, S. Avramova-Cholakova, R. Borisova and I. Atanasova Factors influencing the results from breast dosimetry on patients and standard phantoms

A17A. Slavtchev and J. Vassileva National protocol for quality assurance in bone densitometry

A21A. Rijkée, J. Zoetelief, F. Schultz and J. Jansen Calculation of dose conversion coefficients for two types of CT scanner and for phantoms representing patients of various ages

A24D. Bor, S. Tukel, T. Olgar, T. Toklu, E. Aydin and O. Akyol Improvement of mean glandular dose versus compressed breast thickness relationship for mammography

A25D. Bor, O. Akyol and T. Olgar Survey results for mammographic systems

A31U. Zdešar Reference levels for image quality in mammography

A44S. Schopphoven, K. Faulkner and H. Busch Assessment of patient organ doses in CT virtual colonoscopy for bowel cancer screening

A47C. van Ongeval, F. Zanca, A. van Steen and H. Bosmans A teaching syllabus for the radiological aspects of breast cancer screening using digital mammography

A51H. Bosmans, Y. Sun, J. Jacobs, B. Verbrugge, K. Lemmens, J. Nens, T. Deprez, C. van Ongeval, F. Zanca, K. Michielsen, A. van Steen, H. Pauwels, P. van der Henst, K. Faulkner and G. Marchal First results of the acceptance tests on digital mammography systems

A61K. Michielsen, J. Jacobs, K. Lemmens, J. Nens and H. Bosmans Results of a European dose survey for mammography

A65K. Smans, E. Vañó, R. Sanchez, F. Schultz, J. Zoetelief, T. Kiljunen, C. Maccia, H. Jaervinen, R. Bly, A. Kosunen, K. Faulkner and H. Bosmans Results of a European survey on patient doses in pediatric radiology

A75U. O'Connor, A. Dowling, A. Larkin, N. Sheahan, L. Gray, A. Gallagher, G. O’Reilly, J. Malone, A. Kosunen and U. Zdešar Development of training syllabus for radiation protection in dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

A85M. Loubele, F. Maes, R. Jacobs, D. van Steenberghe, S. White and P. Suetens Comparative study of image quality for MSCT and CBCT scanners for dentomaxillofacial radiology applications

Poster Session II - Rapporteur: S. Christofides

- Quality Assurance and Quality Control

A1A. del Guerra, M. Fantacci, J. Fogli, A. Marchi, V. Marzulli and A. Tofani Dental and interventional dosimetric data as routinely collected in an Italian hospital

A4W. Muhogora, A. Devetti, R. Padovani, P. Msaki and F. Bonutti Application of European protocol in the evaluation of contrast noise ratio and mean glandular dose for two digital mammography systems

A20M. Tapiovaara Review of relationships between physical measurements and user evaluation of image quality

A26J. Bosnjak, M. Lalic and R. Gromilic Implementation of QA programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of Srpska)

A35A. Schreiner, M. Grelot, C. Bokou, O. Kaphamel and C. Back Acceptance testing and dose optimisation for computed radiography: a five year experience in Luxembourg

A55R. Simon, E. Vañó, C. Prieto, J. Fernandez, J. Ordiales and D. Martinez Criteria to optimize a dynamic flat detector system used for interventional radiology

A59C. van Ongeval, A. van Steen, H. Bosmans and G. Marchal Using image quality criteria for evaluation of dose impact on image quality of digital mammograms

A67L. Gray, A. Dowling, D. Gorman, U. O’Connor, A. Larkin, M. Devine, C. Walsh, A. Gallagher and J. Malone Quality assurance (QA) of film/screen general radiographic x-ray systems: mobile units and fixed installations

A68A. Larkin, N. Sheahan, L. Gray, U. O’Connor, A. Dowling, E. Vañó, P. Torbica, D. Salat, A. Schreiner, E. Neofotistou and J. Malone Commissioning and quality assurance of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) systems

A76A. Gallagher, A. Dowling, M. Devine, J. Malone, H. Bosmans, R. Kaplanis, U. Zdešar and J. Vassileva A European survey of dental x-ray equipment

A80F. Bonutti, E. Cattaruzzi, E. Gragnolini, M. Floreani, C. Foti, M. Malisan, E. Moretti, O. Geatti and R. Padovani Count-rate analysis from clinical scans in PET with LSO detectors

A84A. Dowling, A. Gallagher, U. O’Connor, A. Larkin, D. Gorman, L. Gray, C. Walsh and J. Malone Acceptance testing and QA of interventional cardiology systems

- Ethics and Justification

A37 A. Schreiner Review of existing issues and practices in general medical research and radiation protection research

- Radiation Protection, Patient and Staff Dosimetry Methods

A7S. Christofides and R. Demetriadou Demonstration of the utility index for myocardial perfusion

A9S. Christofides Competence of the PET-CT technologist

A22M. Kortesniemi, T. Kiljunen and A. Kangasmäki Determination of radiation exposure in computed tomography taking the patient geometry and attenuation into account

A32L. Lança, A. Silva, E. Alves, F. Serranheira and M. Correia Evaluation of exposure parameters in plain radiography: a comparative study with European guidelines

A41J. Jankowski, J. Domienik, S. Papierz, R. Padovani, E. Vañó and K. Faulkner An international calibration of dose-area product meters for patient dose optimization study

A49I. Clairand, L. Struelens, C. Itié, J. Bordy, J. Daures, L. Donadille, P. Vaz, M. Denozières, J. Debroas and F. d’Errico Intercomparison of active personal dosimeters in interventional radiology

A50C. Milu and A. Dumitrescu Some aspects on radiation protection in conventional and digital radiology in Romania