Description and appraisal of a prototype digital fluorographic system.
A prototype system for digital fluorography (DF) has been developed from commercially available DSA equipment coupled to a standard screening unit. We present our initial clinical experience of this system with particular reference to the ergonomics, the image quality and the effect of image processing. We have concentrated upon dynamic studies such as upper gastrointestinal tract barium studies where the logistic advantages of the system are considerable. We have found DF to be ergonomically more efficient than conventional techniques. Using careful image processing the 512*512 matrix images were considered diagnostic for most studies assessed.
Fowler
R C
RC
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Leeds General Infirmary, England.
Bonsor
G
G
Lintott
D J
DJ
D006801:Humans; D010779:Photofluorography / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000592:standards