Letter to Editor

A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography

Volume: 16 Number: 2 May 31, 2026
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A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography

Abstract

This letter provides a scientific critique and methodological evaluation of a recent article published in Lokman Hekim Health Sciences regarding typical dose levels in mammography. It is emphasized that defining the data within the framework of ICRP Publication 135 as "Local Typical Values" would enhance terminological precision. The text offers constructive suggestions such as integrating on-site physical measurements (HVL and tube output) into dose calculations, establishing correlations with the equipment's own Radiation Dose Structured Reports (RDSR), and aligning glandularity assumptions for older populations (using 25% instead of a fixed 50%) with clinical reality. It is evaluated that these refinements would increase the sensitivity of calculated dose data and provide a more robust foundation for radiation dose optimization processes.

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English

Subjects

Health Physics

Journal Section

Letter to Editor

Publication Date

May 31, 2026

Submission Date

January 21, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 2

APA
Ataç, G. K. (2026). A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 16(2), 314-315. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1868385
AMA
1.Ataç GK. A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16(2):314-315. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1868385
Chicago
Ataç, Gökçe Kaan. 2026. “A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 (2): 314-15. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1868385.
EndNote
Ataç GK (May 1, 2026) A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 2 314–315.
IEEE
[1]G. K. Ataç, “A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 314–315, May 2026, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1868385.
ISNAD
Ataç, Gökçe Kaan. “A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16/2 (May 1, 2026): 314-315. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1868385.
JAMA
1.Ataç GK. A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16:314–315.
MLA
Ataç, Gökçe Kaan. “A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 16, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 314-5, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1868385.
Vancouver
1.Gökçe Kaan Ataç. A Methodological Evaluation of Dosimetry Studies in Mammography. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026 May 1;16(2):314-5. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1868385

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