Computed radiography and image workstation from the radiologist's point of view.
A computed radiography system (Digiscan, Siemens) connected to an image workstation (Siemens) has been used for 1 1/2 years in our department. The image quality is good and it has been possible to reduce radiation dose by about 30% without any appreciable loss of image quality. The image workstation has been used in cases where image postprocessing is considered to be useful. For routine reporting of X-ray images the workstation is too slow although the image quality is comparable to that of the computed radiography film.
Korhola
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.
Kivisaari
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D003199:Computer Systems; D003628:Database Management Systems / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000295:instrumentation; D016249:Optical Storage Devices; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014584:User-Computer Interface