Digital radiography in urologic imaging: radiation dose reduction on urethrocystography.
Digital luminescent radiography (DLR) is a new form of digital radiographic technology which can be used as an alternative to conventional radiologic systems; it replaces conventional screen-film systems by photostimulable phosphorus. Due to the linear dynamic range of photostimulable phosphorus, x-ray examinations can be performed with significantly lower radiation exposure. In this study radiation dose was reduced by about 90% using DLR for urethrocystography.
Zoeller
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Department of Urology, University of Göttingen, Germany.
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Vosshenrich
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Grabbe
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Schroeder-Printzen
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Weidner
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Ringert
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D006801:Humans; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*