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The Radiological Accident in Istanbul

The Radiological Accident in Istanbul

International Atomic Energy Agency

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Technology & Engineering

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ISBN10: 9201014007
ISBN13: 9789201014009
Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
Published: Aug 30 2000
Pages: 75
Language: English
A serious radiological accident occurred in Istanbul, Turkey, in December 1998 and January 1999 when two packages used to transport 60Co teletherapy sources were sold as scrap metal. The persons who purchased the two packages opened them and broke open the shielded containers, thereby unknowingly exposing themselves and several others to radiation from at least one unshielded 60Co source. The persons who dismantled the containers suffered from acute radiation syndrome. Altogether, eighteen persons were admitted to hospital, out of which ten exhibited clinical signs and symptoms of acute radiation exposure. The present report gives an account of the circumstances which led to the accident and the medical aspects, and the lessons learned.

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