Indications for digital fluorography and storage-phosphor plates in pediatrics: Certainties and questionable points

Abstract

We have used two digital imaging systems: digital fluorography and the phosphor plates system. The respective indications for each technique in pediatric practice are presented hereafter. Digital fluorography is highly recommended for dynamic examinations, and phosphor plates are highly recommended for conventional studies, if the spatial resolution is mandatory. Either digital fluorography or phosphor plates can be used for contrast studies. In pediatric radiology, if the spatial resolution is not mandatory, digital fluorography is suggested to reduce the radiation dose, and if using a small fields of view is possible, digital fluorography may be carefuily discussed. Digital radiography is supported neither to be better than classical radiology nor to compensate for technician's mistakes. It is aimed to improve the department's functioning and, above all, to accommodate future innovations. Images can be transferred or archived through networks. This is a main prospect in the coming years.