Shaped, lead-loaded acrylic filters for patient exposure reduction and image-quality improvement
Journal Article
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· Radiology; (United States)
Shaped filters that are constructed of lead-loaded acrylic material for use in patient radiography are discussed. Use of the filters will result in improved overall image quality with significant exposure reduction to the patient (approximately a 2X reduction in breast exposure and a 3X reduction in thyroid gland exposure). Detailed drawings of the shaped filters for scoliosis radiography, cervical spine radiography, and for long film changers in special procedures are provided. The use of the scoliosis filters is detailed and includes phantom and patient radiographs and dose reduction information.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
- OSTI ID:
- 5743501
- Journal Information:
- Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 146:3; ISSN RADLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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