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High-resolution digital imaging with storage phosphors.

C R Fuhrman1, D Gur, R Schaetzing

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

High-resolution storage phosphor imaging offers adaptable digital chest X-rays with excellent quality. Further studies are needed to compare it against conventional systems, considering costs and display options.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Digital Technology

Background:

  • Storage phosphor (SP) technology represents a digital imaging advancement for radiography.
  • SP systems are compatible with existing X-ray equipment, including mobile units.
  • The wide latitude of SP imaging aids in managing variable exposure factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current status and potential applications of high-resolution storage phosphor for chest imaging.
  • To assess the quality of chest images produced by an experimental 4K x 4K SP system.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an experimental Kodak high-resolution (4K x 4K) storage phosphor system.
  • Acquired standard and portal chest images for quality assessment.

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Main Results:

  • The experimental SP system demonstrated the capability to produce excellent quality standard and portal chest images.
  • SP technology shows promise for digital chest radiography due to its adaptability and wide latitude.

Conclusions:

  • High-resolution storage phosphor imaging is a viable option for chest radiography, offering high image quality and adaptability.
  • Further large-scale accuracy studies are essential to resolve issues concerning display modalities, resolution requirements, and image processing before widespread adoption.
  • The transition to digital radiology with SP systems necessitates significant investment, with costs influenced by the required spatial resolution for diagnosis.