PubMed · 10317368
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R C Thompson. 1983. Screening out chest X-rays.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10317368/
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Images of two phantoms were obtained with use of an advanced multiple-beam equalization radiography system, and scatter fractions were estimated with use of a photostimulable phosphor imaging system. Scatter fractions in the equalized images were lower in the mediastinum-equivalent areas and higher in the lung-equivalent areas, relative to images that were conventionally acquired with use of an antiscatter grid. The differences are attributed to a reduction in incident exposure in the lungs and the presence of cross-scatter between lung and mediastinal regions.
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A pair of rapidly rotating disks was assembled with multiple radial slits for obtaining chest radiographs in 1/60-1/20 sec., using automatic exposure timing, without visible images of individual slits. Substantial reduction of scattered radiation levels is achieved (one half to one fourth), especially in the retrocardiac and central mediastinal areas of the chest film. Full realization of the potential contrast improvement resulting from this degree of scatter reduction is impaired by the limited latitude of x-ray films used for radiography. These problems and potential solutions are discussed.