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ArticleOcular oncology and pathology2019

Trends in Radiation Practices for Female Ocular Oncologists in North America: A Collaborative Study of the International Society of Ocular Oncology.

Sona N Shah, Kaitlin Kogachi, Zelia M Correa, Amy C Schefler, Mary E Aronow, Sonia A Callejo, Colleen M Cebulla, Shelley Day-Ghafoori, Jasmine H Francis, Sara Lally and 11 more

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Article in Ocular oncology and pathology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.2field-weighted citation impact, top 44% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

21 authors at 17 institutions in 2 countries.

Sona N ShahUSC Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Kaitlin KogachiUSC Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Zelia M CorreaUniversity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Amy C ScheflerRetina Consultants of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Mary E AronowMassachusetts Eye and Ear, Retina Service, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Sonia A CallejoUniversity of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Colleen M CebullaOhio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Shelley Day-GhafooriAustin Retina Associates, Austin, Texas, USA.
Jasmine H FrancisMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA.
Sara LallyOcular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Tara A McCannelUniversity of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Katherine E PatonUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Isabella T PhanKaiser Permanente, Northern California, San Francisco, California, USA.
Renelle Pointdujour-LimYale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Aparna RamasubramanianUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Pamela RathEverett and Hurite Ophthalmic Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Carol L ShieldsOcular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Alison H SkaletCasey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Jill R WellsEmory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Richard L JennelleDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jesse L BerryUSC Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
University of Southern California · USThomas Jefferson University · USEmory University · USKaiser Permanente · USMassachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary · USMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · USOphthalmology Associates (United States) · USOregon Health & Science University · USRetina Associates · USRetina Consultants of Texas · USThe Ohio State University · USUniversité de Montréal · CAUniversity of British Columbia · CAUniversity of California, Los Angeles · USUniversity of Cincinnati · USUniversity of Louisville · USYale University · US

Funding

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHYP30CA008748 · NCI · SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RES · PI Nicholas D Socci · 1985 to 2026
$347.4M
Development of a surrogate liquid biopsy from the aqueous humor in retinoblastoma eyes.K08CA232344 · NCI · CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES · PI BERRY, JESSE L · 2018 to 2022
$1.1M
NCI NIH HHS K08 CA232344NCI NIH HHS P30 CA008748
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study was to determine the known radiation exposure, attitudes, and consequent risk modifications among female ocular oncologists in North America who routinely administer radioactive plaque brachytherapy treatment and are members of the International Society of Ocular Oncology.

methodsNineteen female ocular oncologists completed an anonymous 17-question radiation exposure survey.

resultsEleven of the participants chose to routinely wear lead protection during surgery; 8 did not. Fifteen of 19 participants reported using an unloaded "nonactive" template to prepare for plaque implantation. During pregnancy, 11 of 13 participants continued to perform plaque brachytherapy. Eight of these 11 undertook measures to decrease radiation exposure self-reported as lead wear and other. The average reported anxiety regarding fertility was 2.1 (SD, 2.2) on a scale from 1 to 10.

conclusionThis study corroborates prior literature that surgeons' exposure to radiation during plaque brachytherapy is minimal. Nonetheless, there remains some anxiety regarding exposure risk to women, due to potential effects on fertility and fetal health. We found variability in exposure monitoring, required training, and precautions during pregnancy amongst this group of surgeons. Improved education and clearer pregnancy guidelines may equip female ocular oncologists with optimal knowledge regarding risk of radiation exposure.

Indexed as

Choroidal neoplasmsFemale surgeonsMelanomaPlaque brachytherapyRadiation exposureWomen surgeons

Identifiers

PMID30675478
PMCPMC6341326
OpenAlexW2808604810

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