Digital radiography of the gastrointestinal tract.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1988
Abstract
The gastrointestinal tract lends itself quite well to digital imaging. Since fluoroscopy is already employed, the images can easily be obtained in digital format and several manufacturers have now developed systems for commercial use. Because of the type of pathology as well as the inherent subject contrast, it would appear the resolution requirements for digital imaging of the gastrointestinal tract are less than in other organ systems. The necessary resolution level is already technically available and feasible without significant cost. Digital imaging also holds promise of at least a modest reduction in radiation dose to the patient, as well as a reduction in costs, although these factors are operator dependent. However, digital imaging provides a latitude in performing the examination that is not available with screen-film systems. Finally, there is promise that by acquiring gastrointestinal images in digital format, manipulation of the images may help increase diagnostic accuracy by improving both technical and perceptive components of diagnosis. Not only will simple image manipulation be helpful but there is even potential for computer-assisted evaluation of gastrointestinal images.
Volume
13
Issue
3
First Page
191
Last Page
196
ISSN
0364-2356
Published In/Presented At
Feczko, P. J., Ackerman, L. V., Kastan, D. J., & Halpert, R. D. (1988). Digital radiography of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastrointestinal radiology, 13(3), 191–196. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01889057
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
3384261
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article