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  • Title: Low-dose digital computed radiography in pediatric chest imaging.
    Author: Kogutt MS, Jones JP, Perkins DD.
    Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol; 1988 Oct; 151(4):775-9. PubMed ID: 3262278.
    Abstract:
    A prototype digital computed radiographic imaging system that uses laser-stimulated luminescence was evaluated for its ability to achieve reproducible, high-detail, low-dose pediatric chest radiographs. Using this system, we performed a total of 401 examinations in infants and children, and achieved an 85% reduction in radiation dose, as compared with that delivered when film-screen techniques were used. We also achieved satisfactory image resolution, and the images obtained were of acceptable diagnostic quality. A direct comparison of analog and digital radiographs showed that comparable quality and clinical acceptability could be readily maintained between the two techniques. This study shows that high-quality images can be produced by this system at radiation doses reduced by 85% when compared with doses from standard radiographic techniques.
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