Autoradiographic image intensification: applications in medical radiography

Science. 1978 Feb 10;199(4329):684-6. doi: 10.1126/science.625659.

Abstract

The image of an 80 to 90 percent underexposed medical radiograph can be increased to readable density and contrast by autoradiographic image intensification. The technique consists of combining the image silver of the radiograph with a radioactive compound, thiourea labeled with sulfur-35, and then making an autoradiograph from the activated negative.

MeSH terms

  • Autoradiography / methods*
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Mammography / methods
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement*
  • Radiography / methods
  • Technology, Radiologic

Substances

  • Contrast Media