Soft tissue radiography

Soft tissue radiography

It is a technique in which radiographic image of soft tissue is obtained with the use of comparatively low exposure factor then the actual exposure factor i.e use of low kvp and high mAs. The exposure time for the soft tissue radiograph is comparatively takes more so radiation protection is the must.

Uses:

Ø  In mammography

Ø  To demonstrate:

·         Low density foreign bodies

·         Soft tissue of neck

·         Cysticercosis(parasitic calcification)

·         Soft tissue ulceration

·         Calcification in arteries and tendons

·         Subcutaneous fat in nutrition surveys

·         Sublaxation of acromioclavicular joint

·         Subdeltoid fat layer changes in peritendinitis

Prepared by:

Sarose Bhandari