Digital radiography of the chest: clinical experience with a prototype unit

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.148.1.6856816· OSTI ID:5700605

Fraser, R G; Breatnach, E; Barnes, G T

A prototype digital unit dedicated to chest radiogrphy was used to examine 50 selected patients for a comparison study of the capability of digital images and conventional chest radiographs to reveal normal anatomic structures and a variety of pathologic states. The images in both modes were submitted for interpretation to seven experienced radiologists and a standardized questionnaire completed for each. Visibility of seven anatomic structures in the mediastinum was consistently better on the digital images than on the conventional radiographs. With minor exceptions, pathologic states were equally well seen in the two systems. Despite the less familiar viewing format of the digital images, the mean confidence levels achieved were higher than for those on the conventional radiographs. The advantages and disadvantages of the digital technique are discussed.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
• OSTI ID: 5700605
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 148:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
BODY AREAS
CARCINOMAS
CATHODE RAY TUBES
CHEST
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
DISEASES
ELECTRON TUBES
EVALUATION
IMAGES
MEDIASTINUM
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIOLOGY