title: [Logetronic micro-film in radiological diagnosis with an integrated system of filming and filing(author's transl)].
abstract: The results of one year's routine use of primary microfilm in a large diagnostic radiological institute is reviewed. Positive views were treated by electronic contrast enhancement in an integrated system of immediate filming and filing. The resulting changes and improvements in running the department are described. This involves a fundamental reorganisation of the department, as well as equipment which is not yet commercially available. The latter had therefore to be improvised and is described. Similar procedures introduced elsewhere are critically evaluated. The advantages of immediate filming are stressed and a comparison with conventional large film filing demonstrates its financial advantages. Logical application of the method results in saving in personnel and material, but implies that the radiologist must be prepared to change to positive films in routine diagnosis. By using microfilm positives with a resolution of 4.0 pairs of lines per mm., the results equal those from large film negatives.
mesh_terms: D001109:Archives; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005860:Germany, West; D008499:Medical Records; D008843:Microfilming / Q000295:instrumentation; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Der logetronisierte Mikrofilm in der Röntgendiagnostik bei integrierter Verfilmung und Archivierung