Digital radiography in urologic imaging: radiation dose reduction on urethrocystography

Urol Radiol. 1992;14(1):56-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02926902.

Abstract

Digital luminescent radiography (DLR) is a new form of digital radiographic technology which can be used as an alternative to conventional radiologic systems; it replaces conventional screen-film systems by photostimulable phosphorus. Due to the linear dynamic range of photostimulable phosphorus, x-ray examinations can be performed with significantly lower radiation exposure. In this study radiation dose was reduced by about 90% using DLR for urethrocystography.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Luminescent Measurements
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement*
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging*