Image plate artifact

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Image plate artefactartifact is caused by back scatterbackscatter radiation.

Back scatterBackscatter radiation is transmitted through the back of the cassette to the cassette hinge where the lead coating gets weakened or cracked. 

To reduce back scatterbackscatter, the radiographer should collimate where possible.

  • -<p><strong>Image plate artefact</strong> is caused by back scatter radiation.</p><p>Back scatter radiation is transmitted through the back of the cassette to the cassette hinge where the lead coating gets weakened or cracked. </p><p>To reduce back scatter, the radiographer should collimate where possible.</p>
  • +<p><strong>Image plate artifact</strong> is caused by backscatter radiation.</p><p>Backscatter radiation is transmitted through the back of the cassette to the cassette hinge where the lead coating gets weakened or cracked. </p><p>To reduce backscatter, the radiographer should collimate where possible.</p>

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