Low radiation diagnostics

Digital X-ray in 3D technology, Munich

With the help of our latest-generation digital X-ray equipment, we are able to diagnose urological problems in the entire upper (kidneys, ureters) and lower urinary tract (bladder, urethra).

In addition, our modern X-ray unit in Munich enables the imaging of the kidneys and urinary tract in 3D fluoroscopy mode. Instead of single images, this technique allows for a complete series of images of an organ to be depicted to be produced and digitally stored.

This dynamic imaging technique visualizes functional processes two and three-dimensionally on the monitor over a short period of time using low-dose X-rays.
Conventional X-rays as well as computer tomography (CT) scans have the disadvantage of a relatively high radiation exposure.

In digital X-ray technology, the X-rays no longer expose film or imaging plates after they have penetrated the organ to be examined; instead, the radiation striking a high-resolution sensor (detector/sensor) is converted into digital pixels.

This pixel technology makes it possible to view the images in digital form on several screens (monitors) immediately after the examination and to evaluate them without any time delay.

In summary, digital imaging in Munich has the following advantages:

• Fast image development, fast diagnosis and thus short waiting times
• A significantly reduced radiation exposure of up to 40 percent less compared to a conventional X-ray image
• A significantly higher image resolution, i.e. a significantly improved image quality compared to a conventional X-ray image
• Subsequent image processing and thus image optimization is possible to improve the diagnostic significance, so that additional radiation exposure as a result of unnecessary supplementary or repeat images can be dispensed with
• In addition, digital evaluation optimizes the precision and reproducibility of radiological imaging

Based on the explanations given, the images are immediately available to the physician for assessment and, within the framework of interdisciplinary cooperation with other medical facilities, the images can be easily and conveniently printed out or forwarded to colleagues by email. At the patient's request, the image data can of course also be stored on a storage medium such as a CD or USB stick and handed over immediately.