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Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology

Physical Principles and Clinical Applications

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Authors:
  1. Horst Aichinger

    1. Fürth, Germany

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  2. Joachim Dierker

    1. Erlangen, Germany

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  3. Sigrid Joite-Barfuß

    1. Erlangen, Germany

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  4. Manfred Säbel

    1. Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-VIII
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 3-4

  3. Physical Principles

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    2. Production and Measurement of X-rays

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 7-14

    3. Interaction of Photons with Matter

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 15-25

    4. Radiation Field and Dosimetric Quantities

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 27-34

    5. Penetration of X-rays

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 35-44

    6. Scattered Radiation

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 45-56

    7. Image Receptors

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 57-67

    8. Image Quality and Dose

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 69-81

  4. Clinical Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
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    2. Evaluation of Dose to the Patient

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 85-98

    3. Scattered Radiation

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 99-108

    4. Optimisation of Image Quality and Dose

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 109-116

  5. Supplement

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-121
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    2. X-ray Spectra

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 123-134

    3. Interaction Coefficients

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 135-142

    4. Characteristics of the Primary Radiation Beam

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 143-175

    5. Characteristics of the Imaging Radiation Field

      • Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel
      Pages 177-191
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Keywords

About this book

X-ray diagnostic radiology is a major world-wide activi­ All doses due to medical exposure for radiological purposes ex­ cept radiotherapeutic procedures . . . shall be kept as low as rea­ ty. In Europe approximately 250 million X-ray examina­ sonably achievable consistent with obtaining the required diag­ tions are performed annually, and in the United States of nostic information, taking into account economic and social fac­ America a similar level of radiological activity is under­ tors taken. This results in the fact that the largest contribution to radiation exposure to the population as a whole is This concept is known as the ALARA principle (as low as known to be from man-made radiation sources arising in reasonably achievable), the form of diagnostic X-rays (UNSCEAR 2000). It is also In Article 4, 2(a), the MED states that: known that exposures vary widely, due to differences in Member States shall promote the establishment and the use of X-ray techniques and the level of skill of the operator of diagnostic reference levels for radiodiagnostic examinations the equipment. Consequently radiation protection of the patient is a major aim in modern health policy. The two Diagnostic reference levels are defined in Article 2 of the basic principles of radiation protection of the patient as MED as: recommended by the International Commission on Ra­ Dose levels in medical radiodiagnostic practices . . .

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From the reviews:

"This textbook deals with the central concern of professionals working in diagnostic imaging. … it treats the material in greater depth than is usual in standard radiological physics textbooks. … The strength of the work resides in its structured treatment of topics that are pivotal in diagnostic imaging and also CT. … I would recommend it as an invaluable reference work for scientists working in diagnostic imaging. It should be of particular value to those involved in the training of staff in the field." (Dr M Casey, RAD Magazine, May, 2004)

"The book derives from a wide range of knowledge, scientific data, and extensive practical experience accumulated over the years. … This book, which is a clear and comprehensive scientific overview, provides a reference for physicists, engineers, and other experts working on problems of image quality, patient dose estimation, and the establishment of diagnostic reference levels. Its launch at this time is well chosen, as European experts are much concerned with the demands of CEC 97/43 publication (MED)." (O. Glomset, Acta Radiologica, 2004)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Fürth, Germany

    Horst Aichinger

  • Erlangen, Germany

    Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß

  • Institut für Diagnostische Radiologie, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

    Manfred Säbel

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology

  • Book Subtitle: Physical Principles and Clinical Applications

  • Authors: Horst Aichinger, Joachim Dierker, Sigrid Joite-Barfuß, Manfred Säbel

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-09654-3

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-09654-3Published: 09 March 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 212

  • Number of Illustrations: 49 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection, Gynecology

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