Abstract

As a diagnostic tool, a new horizon in otolaryngology has become apparent in the past several years. It is known as xeroradiography and is a convenient technique requiring minimal patient cooperation and enjoying excellent acceptability for both patients and physicians. Speed, efficiency and consistently high image quality make xeroradiography suitable for otolaryngologic applications in the office, as well as in operating and emergency rooms. All tissue densities are represented in a single image, eliminating the need for taking two films of different densities, while radiation exposure in the same. Now popular for use in mammography, the technique is especially useful for detailed studies of the areas of interest to otolaryngologists. Certain inherent disadvantages in the technique are mentioned and guidelines are given to make these disadvantages an acceptable trade-off in actual application.

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