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X-Ray's (1 Viewer)
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In the past the only way to find out what was going on inside was to operate
One of the major breakthroughs of recent times is the development of techniques that dont cut you open.
X-rays are non invasive meaning they have no interference on body's function
Minimally Invasive means small incisions, minor effects on the body
Theyre short wavelength electromagnectic radiation. First used for diagnosis in the late 1900s. Since that time there has been considerable development in their use. X-ray photos are still mostly produced in the traditional manner. Dense tissues such as bones readily absorb the X-rays that try to pass through and look pale on the X-ray. Soft tissues absorb little of the x-rays and look dark. More detail can be seen if a material that absorbs X-rays is used. Thus to take an X-ray of the digestive system, barium 'meal' is swallowed as it readily absorbs X-rays. Although most of the lung is not visible in X-rays, dense regions due to tumors or tuberculosis nodules are readily seen. X-rays are potentially damaging to health and must be used with extreme caution.
One of the major breakthroughs of recent times is the development of techniques that dont cut you open.
X-rays are non invasive meaning they have no interference on body's function
Minimally Invasive means small incisions, minor effects on the body
Theyre short wavelength electromagnectic radiation. First used for diagnosis in the late 1900s. Since that time there has been considerable development in their use. X-ray photos are still mostly produced in the traditional manner. Dense tissues such as bones readily absorb the X-rays that try to pass through and look pale on the X-ray. Soft tissues absorb little of the x-rays and look dark. More detail can be seen if a material that absorbs X-rays is used. Thus to take an X-ray of the digestive system, barium 'meal' is swallowed as it readily absorbs X-rays. Although most of the lung is not visible in X-rays, dense regions due to tumors or tuberculosis nodules are readily seen. X-rays are potentially damaging to health and must be used with extreme caution.