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Does stealth sinus surgery=image guided? what is the level of radiation exposure for this procedure, if any? concern if also had recent ct scan?
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Read more about it: To learn more about ct scans and radiation, please check out: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/ct-scan-radiation.Html "stealth protocol" does refer to imaging-guided surgery.
Answered 12/10/2013
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None: There is no added radiation during the surgery. Your images from the last ct scan are loaded onto the stealth system and used to keep the surgeon away from danger areas, like the eyes and brain.
Answered 6/22/2013
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