重金属フィルタによる患者被曝線量の低減と画質(コントラスト)の改善

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We studied image quality(contrast) and patient dose reduction using heavy metal filters in lumbar spine and abdomen x-ray examination. Heavy metal filters used in this study are gadolinium, holmium and ytterbium and these combinations. These filters have k-absorption edge in the range from 50 to 70 keV. Image quality and patient dose in 70-90 kV tube voltage with heavy metal filters were compared with 80 kV tube voltage without filter. Image quality was improved in four percent and patient dose could be reduced by 30%. However, tube loading increased from 1.6 to 2.2 times. It was found that the best filter choices gave better image and reduced patient dose compared to without filter.
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