[Equipment for computerized radiodiagnosis without film]

The paper deals with the problems which have currently arisen in X-ray diagnosis, such as shortage of film because of its high price, modernization of X-ray equipment, reduction in ray loading. A set of computering filmless X-ray diagnostic tools has been proposed to solve these problems. The implementation of this technology is concerned with the developed MCP-92M system operating in combination with a RUM-20M apparatus. The paper provides the technical characteristics of the system and the principle of operation. Brief data on the use of the system in Novomoskovsk Hospital No. 1 are also given.