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World J Nephrol. Sep 25, 2025; 14(3): 105366
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i3.105366
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i3.105366
Radiation safety in interventional nephrology
Julian Yaxley, Department of Nephrology, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia
Author contributions: Yaxley J solely contributed to the manuscript, with conception, writing, and formatting.
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Corresponding author: Julian Yaxley, MBBS, Department of Nephrology, Logan Hospital, Loganlea Rd, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131, Australia. julian.yaxley@gmail.com
Received: January 20, 2025
Revised: March 31, 2025
Accepted: May 7, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
Processing time: 240 Days and 22.2 Hours
Revised: March 31, 2025
Accepted: May 7, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
Processing time: 240 Days and 22.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Image-guided procedures are a core of interventional nephrology practice. Safe and appropriate utilisation of ionising radiation is essential. Radiation management is not widely incorporated into training curricula. This review summarises the principles and practice of procedural fluoroscopic-guidance for the nephrologist.