title: Digital fluoroscopic radiology: evaluation of the clinical impact.
abstract: The use of digital image intensifier radiography (DIIR) for examinations in projection radiography is becoming more common. Fluoroscopic controlled contrast studies (barium- or iodine-based), particularly of the gastrointestinal tract, can be performed quickly and easily with a considerable decrease in radiation exposure. A wide dynamic range permits a constant high image quality with fewer incorrect exposures. The limited spatial resolution of large image intensifier input screens is the major drawback of DIIR. Digital image acquisition enables post-processing, digital storage and transfer of images, thus allowing an integration into PACS-systems. Imaging capabilities and clinical applications are described here.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Klinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Lehmann
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Busch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Georgi
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D011873:Radiology Information Systems
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media