A non-film-based system was used to obtain high quality portal film images. Digital portal images were obtained with a computed radiography (CR) system, in which the film is replaced with a photostimulable phosphor plate. Digital processing of portal images enhanced the display contrast using regional histogram equalization. The images were compared to images on radiographic film, exposed in th...

The influence of deviations in dwell times and source positions for (192)Ir HDR-RALS was investigated. The potential dose errors for various kinds of brachytherapy procedures were evaluated. The deviations of dwell time ΔT of a (192)Ir HDR source for the various dwell times were measured with a well-type ionization chamber. The deviations of source position ΔP were measured with two methods. On...

BACKGROUND Clavicle fractures are common and optimal treatment remains controversial. Recent literature suggests operative fixation of acute displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures (DMCFs) shortened more than 2 cm improves outcomes. We aimed to identify correlation between plain film and computed tomography (CT) measurement of displacement and the inter- and intraobserver reliability of repeated...

Introduction: Extraoral periapical radiography (EOPAR) is a technique where the film is placed extraorally overlying the tooth of interest and the X-ray beam is directed from the opposite side of the face. This technique was first proposed by Newman and Friedman (2003) and later modified by Chia-Hui Chen et al (2007) to assist certain patient populations who are unable to tolerate intraoral fil...

T HE DEPENDENCE on radiographic information of the acute abdomen in the pediatric patient is frequently more important than in the older individual because of the inability of the young to describe his clinical problems. The single most important radiographic procedure is scout film study of the abdomen, in both supine and upright or decubitus positions. Subsequent upper or lower gastrointestin...

A liquid isooctane (C(8)H(18)) filled ionization linear array for radiotherapy quality assurance has been designed, built and tested. The detector consists of 128 pixels, each of them with an area of 1.7 mm x 1.7 mm and a gap of 0.5 mm. The small pixel size makes the detector ideal for high gradient beam profiles such as those present in intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and radiosur...

A series of 100 full size radiographs illustrating the range of asbestos related radiographic changes was collected by the Asbestos International Association to provide a demonstration and teaching supplement to the ILO 1980 International Classification of the Radiographic Appearances of Pneumoconioses. Each film was read by 12 experienced readers from ten countries; the readings have been summ...

Radiographic contrast-enhancement mask (RCM) algorithms were developed to overcome some limitations of general digital radiography (DR). Large attenuation differences of some anatomical regions result in exit radiation having a wide dynamic range. In general radiography, this results in anatomy not being fully visualised in the image or being displayed with suboptimal contrast. Physical tissue ...

BACKGROUND Radiography plays an important role in the detection of interproximal caries. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to determine diagnostic accuracy of chargecoupled devices (CCD), Photo Stimulable Phosphor (PSP) and film radiography in detecting non-cavitated caries. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventy-two non-cavitated approximal surfaces of extracted human posterior teeth were ...

The interpretation of the set of radiographs taken during the follow-up period after tooth replantation might pose several difficulties, especially the inability to adequately reproduce the projection geometry of the exposures. This article describes a method for the geometric standardization of intraoral radiographs using a custom-made apparatus comprising a film-holder attached to an occlusal...