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Daisuke Kidera1, Masashi Shimizu1, Tokitaka Ueno1
1Department of Radiological Technology, Fukuoka University Hospital.
Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi
|June 21, 2023
Summary
X-ray images printed on paper show inferior low-contrast resolution compared to liquid crystal displays (LCDs), though they offer superior spatial resolution. Careful consideration of paper print display performance is advised.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Display Technology
Context:
- Traditional paper prints of X-ray images are used for referrals and surgical planning.
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) data is directly printed.
- Comparison between paper print and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) performance is needed.
Purpose:
- To compare the display performance of X-ray images on paper prints versus LCDs.
- To evaluate contrast and spatial resolution differences between the two display methods.
Summary:
- Paper prints showed poor contrast response, especially in high-density areas, and inferior low-contrast resolution compared to LCDs.
- However, paper prints demonstrated superior spatial resolving power over LCDs.
- The contrast response of paper printers was not concordant with the grayscale standard display function (GSDF).
Impact:
- Findings clarify the display performance characteristics of paper printers for X-ray images.
- Highlights the need for caution when using paper prints, considering their display limitations.
- Informs decisions on optimal display methods for medical imaging interpretation and planning.
Keywords:
digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM)liquid crystal display (LCD)paper-based hard copy systempicture archiving and communication system (PACS)More Related Videos
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