| Xeroradiography | |
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| MeSH | D014986 |
Xeroradiography is a type of X-ray imaging in which a picture of the body is recorded on paper rather than on film. In this technique, a plate of selenium, which rests on a thin layer of aluminium oxide, is charged uniformly by passing it in front of a scorotron. The process was developed by engineer Dr. Robert C. McMaster in 1950.
As X-ray photon impinges on this amorphous coat of selenium, charges diffuse out, in proportion to energy content of the X-ray. This occurs as a result of photoconduction. The resulting imprint, in the form of charge distribution on the plate, attracts toner particles, which is then transferred to reusable paper plates. In contrast to conventional X-rays, photographic developers are not needed. Hence the term xeroradiography; 'xero' meaning dry in Greek. It requires more radiation exposure. Historically used in mammography prior to the advent of digital mammography.
Xeromammography is a form of xeroradiography.
References
- "Scorotron". Medcyclopaedia. GE.
- Berger, Harold (1986). "Robert C. McMaster — a personal remembrance". NDT International. 19 (5): 356. doi:10.1016/0308-9126(86)90020-9.
- Xeromammography at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
External links
- Xeroradiography entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.
External links
- "Xeroradiography". Medcyclopaedia. GE.
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