Compensation filtration for decubitus radiography during double-contrast barium enema examinations

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.149.3.6647861· OSTI ID:6743513

Feczko, P J; Haggar, A M; Rauch, P L; Halpert, R D; Simms, S M

Lateral decubitus images obtained during double-contrast barium enema examinations may be difficult to interpret because of the large difference in density between the various parts of the radiographs. Several types of filters are described which can be used to rectify this problem, thus improving the quality of the decubitus radiographs and achieving a slight reduction in radiation exposure.

• Research Organization: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
• OSTI ID: 6743513
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 149:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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