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X-Ray Radiography
Gizeaddis L.
Jimma University
Jimma Institute of Technology
Biomedical Engineering Department
EM waves for medical Imaging
X-rays
are invisible
penetrate matter
can be diffracted
ionize gases
x-rays
X-rays = Characteristic (20%) or Bremsstrahlung (80%)
Heat is an excitation
rather than an ionization
Characteristic Radiation
The incident electron interacts with the K-shell electron via a
repulsive electrical force.
Only K-
characteristic
x-rays of
tungsten are
useful for
imaging
Characteristic Radiation
has discrete
energies
based on the
e- binding
energies of
tungsten
Bremsstrahlung Radiation
Bremsstrahlung radiation arises from energetic electron
interactions with an atomic nucleus of the target material.
It is a loss of
intensity on the
anode side of the x-
ray field of view.
It is caused by
attenuation of the x-
ray beam by the
anode.
Off-focus radiation
X-ray tube collimator assembly
Interaction of X-ray with matter
Several modes of interaction of x-rays with matter:
Scattering
Compton scattering)
Pair production
Rayleigh (Coherent) scattering
It is the collision of a photon with an electron such that the
photon is deflected into a new directionelastic scattering
contribute to attenuation.
Different modes of interaction
Different modes of interaction
Attenuation of photons in matter
Linear attenuation coefficient
an anti-scatter grid
reduce further the contribution of scattered X-rays to the image,
a detector
converts the energy of the transmitted X-rays into light
X-ray Detectors
Digital detectors
Computed radiography
Digital radiography
Screen-film cassette
a sheet of film.
phosphor.
light is emitted.
It is the light given off by the screens that principally causes the
film to be darkened.
Principles Intensifying Screens
Radiographic film processing
When the film is processed, it is exposed to several
different chemicals solutions for controlled periods of time.
Development - The developing agent gives up electrons to
convert the silver halide grains to metallic silver.
Stopping the development - The stop bath simply stops
the development process by diluting and washing the
developer away with water.
The Latent Image
The silver halide grains (emulsion), fixed in a thin gelatin
film, oxidize when exposed to photons.
The plate is
scanned with a
very small laser
beam.
CR Reader
ADC
11011101
X-RAYS
CR
CR PLATE
SCANNER
ADC
11011101
Digital radiography detectors
1. Mammography
2. Fluoroscopy
3. Digital Subtraction
Angiography
1. Mammography
Mammography is a radiographic examination that is
specially designed for detecting breast pathology.
Cathode
The mammographic x-ray tube is typically configured with
dual filaments in a focusing cup that produce small focal spot
sizes.
Added tube filters of the same element as the target reduce the
low- and high energy x-rays in the x-ray spectrum and allow
transmission of the characteristic x-ray energies
Tube Filtration
Mammography system
Collimation
capacitor.
terminated.
The automatic exposure control (AEC)
Compression
Breast compression is a necessary part of the mammography
examination. Benefits of compression include:
A more uniform breast thickness resulting in a better fit of the
exposure into the film latitude or dynamic range.
1. 2D mammography
With 2D digital mammography, the radiologist is
viewing all of the complexities of breast tissue in a
one flat image.
Disadvantage
Sometimes breast tissue can overlap, giving the illusion
of normal breast tissue looking like an abnormal area
2. 3D mammography/ tomosynthesis
is a mammography system where the x-ray tube and
imaging plate move during the exposure.
Support
CsI needles
photocathode
The input screen
X-rays must pass through the vacuum window and support, before
striking the cesium iodide (Csl) input phosphor.
CsI forms in long crystalline needles that act like light pipes,
limiting the lateral spread of light and preserving spatial
resolution.
It absorb the x-rays and convert their energy into visible light.
under the influence of the ~25,000 to 35,000 V electric field, electrons are
accelerated and arrive at the anode with high velocity and considerable
kinetic energy.
The intermediate electrodes (G1, G2, and G3) shape the electric field,
focusing the electrons properly onto the output layer.
After penetrating the very thin anode, the energetic electrons strike the
output phosphor and cause a burst of light to be emitted.
The output phosphor
The electrons strike the output phosphor, causing emission of light.
The thick glass output window allows light to escape the top of II.
Light that is reflected in the output window is scavenged to reduce
glare by the addition of a light absorber around the circumference
of the output window.
Electron optics
Image intensifier video
The output phosphor
Brightness gain
Camera
Iris/Diaphragm
Optics
Image
Image Intensifier
Brightness
Feedback
Grid
Table
Reference Brightness
Collimator
Filter
Automatic
X ray Tube KkV,mA Brightness Generator
Control
Fluoroscopic Data Acquisition-image
Intensified System
1. X-ray Tube
2. Patient
3. Image Intensifier
4. Output Phosphor
5. Camera
6. Monitor
Video Camera
Two methods are used to
electronically convert the
visible image on the output
phosphor of the image
intensifier into an electronic
signal:
Television camera tube
Flat pane devices are thin film transistor (TFT) pixelated arrays
that are rectangular in format and are used as x-ray detectors.
CsI scintillator is used to convert the incident x-ray beam into
light.
TFT systems have a photodiode at each detector element which
converts the light energy to electronic signal
Flat panel digital fluoroscopy
Fault Diagnosis
Problem Solving Techniques
Preparation
Step 1 Observation
Step 2 Define Problem Area
Step 3 Identify Possible Causes
Step 4 Determine Most Probable Cause
Step 5 Test and Repair
Troubleshooting/repair of a faulty x-ray
machine
Fault Diagnosis
Observation of a problem Safety
Possibilities that may be observed are: first !!!
Is there an operator error?
Fault Diagnosis
Observation of a problem
Fault Diagnosis
Typical Problems
Operator error.
Equipment incorrectly calibrated.
Faulty connecting plugs, sockets, or cables.
A safety interlock is preventing equipment operation.
Electrical or electronic failure.
High-tension cable or X-ray tube failure.
Mechanical problems.
Alignment adjustments
Common X-Ray Machines Problems and possible cause
Assignment
QUIZZ 1
Discuss on the following topics.
X-ray generators, their function and circuit design.