Which term describes the technique of using an electronic detector in radiology?

Digital radiography refers to the technique that utilizes electronic detectors to capture images in radiology. This method represents a significant advancement over traditional film radiography, which relies on film and chemical processing to produce images.

In digital radiography, the electronic detectors convert the incoming x-ray radiation into digital signals, which are then processed to create images that can be viewed, stored, and transmitted electronically. This process enhances image quality, allows for easier manipulation and analysis of images, and significantly reduces the time needed for image acquisition and processing compared to traditional methods. Additionally, digital radiography contributes to lower radiation doses because of the improved sensitivity of the electronic detectors.

The other techniques mentioned do not involve the use of electronic detectors in the same manner. For example, computed radiography involves using a photostimulable phosphor plate that is later scanned to produce a digital image, but it is not the same as direct digital radiography. Traditional film radiography uses physical film, creating images through chemical reactions, while fluoroscopy involves real-time imaging using x-rays but does not primarily utilize electronic detection for static images.