Clinical uses of the FCR AC-1 in digital luminescence radiography

So-called 'low-cost' systems have been developed in order to improve the cost effectiveness of the digital luminescence radiography. The article presents the experience gained with such a system in the diagnostic evaluation of the chest and skeleton and the gastrointestinal tract, comparing results obtained with those of conventional film/screen techniques. The conclusion is that the FCR AC-1 is suitable for use as a storage phosphor digital radiography system for the clinical purposes mentioned. The system covers the whole spectrum of projection radiography, except for a few special indications. Looking for a suitable place of application of the system, one should take into account that constant, high quality of the generated images even under unfavourable exposure conditions is one of the significant advantages compared to conventional radiography, but the maximum processing capacity of currently 40 films/h is a restraint to be considered. (orig./UWA)