title: [Comparison of a standard x-ray film with a high-latitude film in thoracic diagnosis].
abstract: A comparison of chest radiographs using two films of different gradation (Cronex 4 and Cronex L (R)) shows that the relevant structures are visualized if the technique is optimal, and that the assessment speed is not prolonged. For visualizing the peripheral vessels it seems to be particularly important to employ a technique that provides rich contrasts. However, the less contrasty film makes it definitely easier to visualize the mediastinal structures and the retrocardial vessels. Imaging of the costopleural marginal zone was hardly improved by the L film type, using the technique employed here.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013679:Technology, Radiologic; D014962:X-Ray Film
vernacular_title: Vergleich eines Standard-Röntgen-Films mit einem "high latitude"-Film in der Thoraxdiagnostik.