AIM To assess the value of contrast versus plain radiography in determining radio-opaque long line tip position in neonates. METHODS In a prospective study, plain radiography was performed after insertion of radio-opaque long lines. If the line tip was not visible on the plain film, a second film with contrast was obtained in an attempt to visualise the tip. RESULTS Sixty eight lines were i...

Introduction: Dental caries is the most common chronic condition in children. Recently, there has been a growing tendency to using digital panoramic radiography among clinicians. The present study aimed to determine the accuracy of digital panoramic radiography with and without software enhancement in the diagnosis of proximal dental caries in primary molars. Methods: This study was conducted u...

1. Vincent Pallotti Hospital and Department of Paediatric Allergy, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital 2. Department of Paediatric Allergy, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital 3. Department of Paediatric Radiology, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital 4. Vincent Pallotti Hospital and Department of Paediatric Surgery, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital 5. Department o...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of contrast-enhanced radiography of the Hartmann's pouch for evaluating postoperative abnormalities. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective study of 84 patients with a Hartmann's pouch who underwent contrast-enhanced radiography of the pouch during a recent 7-year period. Sixty-four patients underwent single-contr...

Introduction: The use of digital radiography systems has become more common all around the world. Ideal situation in radiography is to maximize the image quality while minimizing the patient dose. The purpose of this study was to compare image quality and radiation dose in different digital radiography systems. Materials and Methods: Images of Pehamed FLUORAD ...