
What Is An Overlapped X Ray Field Of View

Question: What is an overlapped x ray field of view
Brief Answer:
The term is explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
An overlap in the area of exposure during 2 different x ray exposures involve image formation in the same area of the film.
This is an overlapped field of view.
Most likely the CT scan in this case may help to figure out the source of this shadow or ruled out all the problem at all.
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If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The term is explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
An overlap in the area of exposure during 2 different x ray exposures involve image formation in the same area of the film.
This is an overlapped field of view.
Most likely the CT scan in this case may help to figure out the source of this shadow or ruled out all the problem at all.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Also, what is the difference between a uniform and non uniform exposure?
Brief Answer:
Follow up explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
All medical imaging methods deposit some form of energy in the patient's body.
Patients undergoing x-ray are subject to a wide range of exposure levels.
If the tissue is exposed to the same radiation levels it is a uniform exposure.
If the tissue is exposed to different radiation levels it is an non uniform exposure.
The health risks of non-uniform radiation exposure are lower than the same dose at a uniform exposure.
Hope it helps.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
All medical imaging methods deposit some form of energy in the patient's body.
Patients undergoing x-ray are subject to a wide range of exposure levels.
If the tissue is exposed to the same radiation levels it is a uniform exposure.
If the tissue is exposed to different radiation levels it is an non uniform exposure.
The health risks of non-uniform radiation exposure are lower than the same dose at a uniform exposure.
Hope it helps.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Is the red bone marrow in the pelvis connected to the red bone marrow in the scapula or are they separate because they are in separate bones?
Brief Answer:
Red bone marrow in the pelvis and scapula are connected.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
In adults, red marrow which is found in the pelvis and scapulae have the same function, so they are connected.
Red bone marrow helps produce blood cells.
If you don't have any other queries please close the discussion and review the answer.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Red bone marrow in the pelvis and scapula are connected.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
In adults, red marrow which is found in the pelvis and scapulae have the same function, so they are connected.
Red bone marrow helps produce blood cells.
If you don't have any other queries please close the discussion and review the answer.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

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