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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2018
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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2394 - 7721 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
ASSESSMENT OF COLLIMATION PRACTICES IN DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY: IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT RADIATION EXPOSURE IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL IMAGING
Author
Dr. Taheerkhan Tadakod
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Digital radiography, Collimation practices, Radiation exposure, Diagnostic imaging, Patient safety
Abstract
In this study, investigated whether collimation practices have deteriorated in the digital era of radiography. This study compared analogue and digital radiographs of the frontal lumbar spine, focusing on areas of diagnostic interest (ADI). By defining the ADI, study aimed to assess the extent of irradiation beyond these areas. Using raw-data of the irradiated field, study evaluated the proportion of the irradiated field outside of the ADI, finding that exhibited a significantly larger mean total field compared to analogue images. Specifically, in a subsample of 39 matched pairs showed a 46% increase in the mean total field size. This suggests that since the introduction of digital radiography, more accurate areas have been irradiated, potentially resulting in patients receiving unnecessary high doses of radiation. These findings underscore the importance of maintaining stringent collimation practices and optimizing radiation exposure in digital radiography to minimize patient risk and enhance diagnostic accuracy.
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