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Objective To compare the efficiency of computed radiography energy subtraction (ES-CR) with direct digital radiography (DR) in detecting the pulmonary soft-tissue signals.Methods The adult chest phantom including TRG was imaged by ES-CR and DR separately and was estimated by 6 radiologists with 5-value-differentiation method. ROC was used to analyze the performance of two systems. Images of DR and ES-CR of 28 patients with small lung cancer were diagnosed by 3 radiologists. Results The area under the ROC curves was 0. 727 in ES-CR and 0.827 in DR (Z= 2.96,P ＜ 0. 05). 28 small lung cancer patients were significantly different between two systems (x2 = 5.14,P ＜0. 05). Conclusions The true positive proportion of DR might be higher than that of ES-CR. ES-CR is inferior to DR in detecting pulmonary soft-tissue signals.
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Objective To explore the improvement effect of SLOT Scan technology (narrow seam exposure capture technology) and the radiography techniques on the quality of the scoliosis X-ray films in teenagers. Methods The Sonialvision Satire Ⅱ equipment of Shimadzu corporation and SLOT Scan were applied to take the radiography for 60 patients taller than 1.50 metres. All the data were collected through a continual exposure, and the images were sewn up through a seamless connec-tion software. Results Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar and sacral segments could clearly present at the same time on one X-ray film by seamless splicing, and the quality of one time radiograph was as good as one film. Conclusion As a new radiology technique, SLOT Scan can wipe off splitting arti-fact effectively and make the whole spine seamless present on one X-ray film. It helps the spinal sur-geons to observe, calculate and measure accurately. It is useful to choose the operation mode and judge the curative effect.
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Objective To explore the exposure condition of DDR, screen -film radiography and the radiation dose to patients, and evaluate value of the DDR system. Methods Five thousand images of DDR and screen-film radiography were selected and then analyzed by three junior radiologists and two senior radiologists. Results 1.The quality of the images was classified into grades A ,B ,C: grade A in 92.8 % , grade B in 7.2 % , grade C in 0% ,waste in 0 % for DDR group and grade A in 40.8% , grade B in 41.7 %,grade C in 15.5 % ,waste in 2% for screen-film radiography group. 2. The required voltage of DDR system raises 3-24kV than screen-film radiography and radiation exposure was increased about 25 % . Conclusions The imaging quality of DDR was obviously higher than the screen -film radiography, but the disadvantage of DDR system was the higher exposure condition required, which increase X-ray radiation dose for patients.
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Objective To summaize the experience of application of direct digital radiography and electrohydraulic shockwave lithotripsy in treatment of residual bile duct stones.Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical records of 60 patients with residual bile duct stones treated in our hospital from 2003 to 2006 was made.Results In 59(95.9%) of 60 cases the stones were removed completely,including successful removal in one time of application of this method in 57 Patients(95.0 %),and 2 applications in 2 Patients ﹙3.3 %).One case with bile duct stone complicated with dile duct cancer was unsuccessful.The biggest stone was 3.5 cm?2.5 cm?2.0 cm.No serious complications occurred and changed to operation.The 59 cases were followed up for 6 mo to l yr,and all had a successful outcome.Conclusions The method of combination of direct digital radiography and electrohydraulic shockwave lithotripsy in treatment of postoperative residual bile duct stones after operation can facilitate removal of residual bile duct stones.The procedure is a safe way of treating residual stones.
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Objective To investigate the advantages of DR images produced by tissue equalization(TE)technique in chest digital radiography(DR) compared with standard technique.Methods 100 images collected from DR chest images taken in our hospital in May,2003 were processed by TE technique and compare with standard DR images.Results The details in different thickness area of body could be revealed clearly in the same image produced by TE technique,while the display parameters should be adjusted repeatedly to reveal the details in standard chest digital radiography.Conclusion The visualization of image details can be obviously improved by using the TE technique and other details are not lossed.
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Objective To discuss the application value of the mobile DR in large-scale physical examination. Methods Compared each 500 chest images that collected for the physical examination by the mobile DR, direct digital radiography(DR), then did another comparison about each 300 chest images of mobile DR and phnendoskiascope, recorded them by no displayed, displayed and limpid-displayed. Results The resolution of images collected by the mobile DR was comparative with the ones collected by direct digital radiography, better than phnendoskiascope in showing details. Conclusion The mobile DR images have a good resolution ratio as DR images have, meanwhile, this machine is easy to be taken and removed Examination while DR could not, and therefore the machine can do large-scale physical whatever inside or outside.
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Objective To investigate multifunctional direct digital radiography system (DDR) in clinical practice, in order to improve the applied value of it.Methods EPEX DDR was performed in 1000 cases,these images were analysedby 3 senior radiologists and tried to find the best method of usually positions. Results The quality of DDR was assessed as grade A in73.00%, grade B in 22.70%, grade C in 4.30%, and no waste film.Conclusion DDR is easy to operate, fast in capturing image and can provide post-processing techniques, which will facilitate the accurate diagnosis of radiography.