Exposure to ionising radiation during image guided procedures has been associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer in female healthcare workers. 1 -6 Lead or lead equivalent gowns are used to reduce radiation exposure during image guided procedures, but studies have shown that current gowns provide inadequate protection to breast tissue as they leave the upper outer quadrant and axilla exposed. 7 8
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