RE: Wart removal

[Lew Helgeson <lewhelgeson@helge.com>]

That is exactly what Col. Anderson, our radiologist, wanted.

Lew


At 12:53 PM 2/8/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>Group,
>
>Lew Helgeson wrote:
>
>"During my three years in the Army in World War II as an X-ray technician,
>we used low energy X-rays, setting the voltage on the Picker Portable X-Ray
>machine to about 35 kvp."
>
>It reminded me of some old radsafe traffic regarding "Grenz Rays" which the
>olde Rad Health Handbook defined as: "X rays produced at voltages of 5 to 20
>kVp, intended primarily for surface therapy."  My recollection is they
>treated acne with it.
>
>Any opinions expressed are mine alone and do not necessarily represent those
>of the Denver VA Medical Center, The Department of Veterans Affairs, or the
>U.S. Government.
>
>Peter G. Vernig                
>Radiation Safety Officer, VA Medical Center, 1055 Clermont St. Denver, CO
>80220, ATTN; RSO MS 115
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