Today is #InternationalDayofRadiology. 125 years ago on this day, Wilhelm C. Roentgen discovered X-rays.
X-rays are an essential tool for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injuries in adults and children.
Conventional radiography uses X-rays to:
🔸 see internal organs and body structures
🔸 help diagnosis and management of diseases
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Computed tomography uses X-rays to obtain 2D and 3D images of the body, providing more details of organs and structures than conventional radiography.
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X-ray-guided interventions are used for various procedures including:
🔸 Biopsies
🔸 Placing tubes
🔸 Performing drainages
🔸 Treating cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions.
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X-Rays used in diagnostic radiology and image-guided interventions save many lives 🌍 and may prevent more invasive surgery, but they need to be used safely to avoid the unnecessary radiation exposure of patients and health workers.
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