smeva@tin.it HOME THE SME CENTER TEAM DIAGNOSTIC MODES - EXAMS TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCEMENTS' EMS FOR PATIENTS RADIOLOGY What is Radiology How it is done Type of exams Advantages, Limitations and Risks Preparation Informed consent What is Radiology Radiology is a non-invasive imaging modality that helps doctors diagnose and treat the medical conditions of certain organs or anatomical areas. X-ray radiological diagnostics consists in exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce images related to it. X-rays are the oldest form of medical imaging that has evolved over the years from an analogue to a digital technique. With the term digital radiologyit indicates the digital acquisition mode of the Rx image which, by means of dedicated hardware and software, allows the processing of data in numerical format, post-acquisition modification and archiving on magnetic support. Compared to analog radiography, the digital technique loses spatial resolution, but clearly gains in contrast as it manages to improve the quality of the images thanks to processing algorithms that enhance the details of diagnostic interest. It follows that any exposure errors, always possible in radiology, lead however to a usable image for diagnosis, unlike conventional systems in which an error means repetition of the test, resulting in double exposure of the patient to X-rays TheDirect digital radiology (DR) uses sensors that directly output digital data, without the need for intermediate procedures. These sensors are placed behind the patient, in the same position in which the analog systems based on the X-ray film or the indirect ones are placed. The efficiency of a DR system is very high and allows to reduce the X-ray dose necessary to obtain quality images. Although the costs are much higher than analog systems or indirect digital systems (CR - Computed Radiography), the benefits for patients are significant, as a variable dose reduction of 25 to 50% is obtained. SME - Diagnostic by images Operational Headquarters: Via L. Pirandello, 31 21100 Varese Tel. 0332.224758 - 0332.224145 - Fax 0332.210420 Mail: smeva@tin.it Intellectual property of SME Diagnostic Imaging Site Map Privacy Health Director: Dr. Alfredo Goddi VAT number 01374140125 The Quality System of SME Diagnostica per Imagine is based on three fundamental pillars Discover them>