Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Artifacts in digital radiography.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Jiménez, David A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging · United States
Plain-English summary
Digital X-rays are becoming more common in veterinary care, but there are some issues called artifacts that can affect the quality of these images. Artifacts can make it hard to see real health problems because they can either hide or look like actual issues. They can happen at different stages of taking and processing the images. Understanding these artifacts can help veterinarians reduce them and avoid mistakes in interpreting the results. This review aims to explain what these artifacts are, how they look, what causes them, and how to fix them.
Abstract
Digital radiography is becoming more prevalent in veterinary medicine, and with its increased use has come the recognition of a number of artifacts. Artifacts in digital radiography can decrease image quality and mask or mimic pathologic changes. They can be categorized according to the step during which they are created and include preexposure, exposure, postexposure, reading, and workstation artifacts. The recognition and understanding of artifacts in digital radiography facilitates their reduction and decreases misinterpretation. The purpose of this review is to name, describe the appearance, identify the cause, and provide methods of resolution of artifacts in digital radiography.
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