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Endoscopy 1982; 14(5): 180-181
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021616
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Remote Contrast Injector in ERCP for Protection from X-Ray Exposure

I. Oi
  • Tokyo Women's Medical College, Institute of Gastroenterology, Tokyo, Japan
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

To protect the assistants from radiation during ERCP, a remote contrast injector employing a lever mechanism (push-lever type) was developed. Using this remote injector, safe, finely controlled and easy injection of the contrast material was achieved without X-ray exposure to the assistants in ERCP.

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Contrast Injector - ERCP - X-ray Exposure

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